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I need information on billing the MMSE, why would we not bill with the E/M? Anyone have any website or useful info on coding and billing the MMS.
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Wiki Mmse- Please Help
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RebeccaWoodward*
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Mini Mental Status Exam
Q: Is there a CPT code for performing a Mini Mental Status Exam (MMSE) during an office visit for the purpose of assessing a patient who has memory problems?
A: No. The physician administration, interpretation and written report associated with the MMSE is included in the E/M service code for the patient encounter. It is not separately codeable. The 1997 documentation guidelines for E/M services reference "brief assessment of mental status including: orientation to time, place and person; recent and remote memory; mood and affect (e.g., depression, anxiety, agitation)" as part of the exam elements for a general multi-system exam
(Copied from the 97 guidelines)
Psychiatric Description of patient’s judgment and insight
Brief assessment of mental status including:
• orientation to time, place and person
• recent and remote memory
• mood and affect (eg, depression, anxiety, agitation)
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MLNProducts/Downloads/MASTER1.pdf
Q: Is there a CPT code for performing a Mini Mental Status Exam (MMSE) during an office visit for the purpose of assessing a patient who has memory problems?
A: No. The physician administration, interpretation and written report associated with the MMSE is included in the E/M service code for the patient encounter. It is not separately codeable. The 1997 documentation guidelines for E/M services reference "brief assessment of mental status including: orientation to time, place and person; recent and remote memory; mood and affect (e.g., depression, anxiety, agitation)" as part of the exam elements for a general multi-system exam
(Copied from the 97 guidelines)
Psychiatric Description of patient’s judgment and insight
Brief assessment of mental status including:
• orientation to time, place and person
• recent and remote memory
• mood and affect (eg, depression, anxiety, agitation)
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MLNProducts/Downloads/MASTER1.pdf
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