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[Love Coding!]

Hi out there, need help!! What is the rule for this...

Established pt

History and Exam, History and MDM or Exam and MDM? When coding a level of service which do you use?

Thanks!

Denise

 

[rthames052006]

Hi out there, need help!! What is the rule for this...

Established pt

History and Exam, History and MDM or Exam and MDM? When coding a level of service which do you use?

Thanks!

Denise

You only need 2 of the components for established and techincally it doesn't matter which 2 you use, as long as they meet/exceed in atleast 2 of them.

Now medically necessity is another issue.

 

[Love Coding!]

Medical Necessity?

Thanks for responding, I gave kudos with my last entry. I greatly appreciate it. Can you elaborate on the medical necessity?

Thanks!