What E&M Level will justify for a NEW and Est patient per info below on Orthopaedic patient.
HPI = 4 Elements
Hx = 2 Areas
ROS= 9 Systems
Exam = 5 Organ System including (MS), MS having 9 Elements with totaling 19 bullets.
Plan: Ordering of 3 X-ray:
1. AP pelvis,lateral L hip
2. Cervical Spine AP/lateral/obliqu
3.Lumbar Spine AP/lateral/obliqu
What E&M level will this be qualify for I am cross if L3 OR L4, the plan is my challenge not sure if the 3 X-ray will justiy?
Thanks
msingh23
HPI = 4 Elements
Hx = 2 Areas
ROS= 9 Systems
Exam = 5 Organ System including (MS), MS having 9 Elements with totaling 19 bullets.
Plan: Ordering of 3 X-ray:
1. AP pelvis,lateral L hip
2. Cervical Spine AP/lateral/obliqu
3.Lumbar Spine AP/lateral/obliqu
What E&M level will this be qualify for I am cross if L3 OR L4, the plan is my challenge not sure if the 3 X-ray will justiy?
Thanks
msingh23