cbeste
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I have a provider who coded a 99213 with a 99394 because he counseled the patient on his obesity during his well-child check. My feeling was that the obesity counseling should be included as part of the 99394. However, I did some research and it seems that if the obesity were addressed with counseling and/or risk factor reduction interventions for at least 15 minutes and if the provider had documented the time spent on this counseling, then a 99401 or a 99402 could be coded with the comprehensive preventive medicine code 99394. I couldn't find anywhere that said a 99213 would be appropriate in such a scenario. Does anyone have any experience coding for obesity at a preventive care visit? I would greatly appreciate any help.