Wiki Medical records request and review

[abdiaz]

Hello.

Can anybody tell me if I can bill for requesting and reviewing medical records from another doctor? If so, what would be the code for it?

Thanks.

 

[Chelle-Lynn]

This is one of the components that is taken into accounts when billing for E&M codes as part of the MDM. However, if an extensive amount of time is spent then I would document the prolonged time and consider billing 99358. Unless this is related to a work comp service, then I would follow their coding guidelines.

However, is this additional review is being done based upon a request from an outside entity such as an attorney office, then you would invoice the attorney for your time.