Hi,
If the patient has not had a recent history and physical by their family physician we ask them to come in to the office prior to the colonoscopy. This is usually done a week or two before the procedure(not on the same day as the procedure), This is done to check out their heart and lungs and make sure that there is no problems undergoing anesthesia. The physicians do a very well documented exam and the dictation reflects it. Our only diagnosis is the screening V76.51. Will Medicare pay for an E/M with this diagnosis?
Any thoughts, please
Marci
If the patient has not had a recent history and physical by their family physician we ask them to come in to the office prior to the colonoscopy. This is usually done a week or two before the procedure(not on the same day as the procedure), This is done to check out their heart and lungs and make sure that there is no problems undergoing anesthesia. The physicians do a very well documented exam and the dictation reflects it. Our only diagnosis is the screening V76.51. Will Medicare pay for an E/M with this diagnosis?
Any thoughts, please
Marci