Wiki Please suggest how to code...?

[Partha]

Although we can't bill for a consent, isn't it true that we can bill for the time spent with a patient for informing and educating them with regards to the consent?

 

[FTessaBartels]

As long as it's not global to procedure

As long as it's not global to the procedure, yes, you can code using the appropriate E/M level based on time spent in counseling/coordination of care.

Check CPT guidelines to be sure your documentation supports this.

Hope that helps.

F Tessa Bartels, CPC, CEMC