Rajesh Kumar J
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If we come across a report which says physical exam is deferred and not performed without any definite reason why the physical exam was deferred, can the encounter be considered codeable/billable?
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Wiki Physical Exam Deferred
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SuzanBerman
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If this is a new patient, no. Even if you knew why, it still couldn't be used.
Suzan
Suzan
FTessaBartels
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Is time for counseling/coordination of care recorded?
If time spent in counseling/coordination of care is recorded correctly, then you may code using those guidelines ... even if it is a new patient.
Hope that helps.
F Tessa Bartels, CPC, CEMC
If time spent in counseling/coordination of care is recorded correctly, then you may code using those guidelines ... even if it is a new patient.
Hope that helps.
F Tessa Bartels, CPC, CEMC