ercoder65
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Hello!
I was wondering if others are having, or had, the same issue I am having. Our clinic physicians always circle a consult code for a patient that comes in for a Pre-Op exam that another physician will perform. Now, according to the definition of "Consultation", I believe this choice is in error; that either an established or new E/M should be billed based on the definition of "Consultation"..............the surgeon is not asking their advice or opinion on the medical condition, they just want to know if the patient is physically able to go through a procedure. Am I correct in my understanding? I'd like some input before I ask the H.I.M Director if I can bring this to the clinic physician's attention. Thanks in advance!
Rich
I was wondering if others are having, or had, the same issue I am having. Our clinic physicians always circle a consult code for a patient that comes in for a Pre-Op exam that another physician will perform. Now, according to the definition of "Consultation", I believe this choice is in error; that either an established or new E/M should be billed based on the definition of "Consultation"..............the surgeon is not asking their advice or opinion on the medical condition, they just want to know if the patient is physically able to go through a procedure. Am I correct in my understanding? I'd like some input before I ask the H.I.M Director if I can bring this to the clinic physician's attention. Thanks in advance!
Rich