mmunoz21
Networker
Hello,
The preventive/counseling codes 99401-99404 are timed based codes 30 to 60 minutes. How do we determine on the record which is the appropriate code to use, does the physician have to state the time spent counseling the patient? I know the type of counseling has to be recorded. I have doctors who of course are choosing the 99404 (60 minutes) for the higher reimbursement. I do not have access to CPT Assistant to get more define rules on these CPT's, anyone who can send me any info., will be greatly appreciated.....
The preventive/counseling codes 99401-99404 are timed based codes 30 to 60 minutes. How do we determine on the record which is the appropriate code to use, does the physician have to state the time spent counseling the patient? I know the type of counseling has to be recorded. I have doctors who of course are choosing the 99404 (60 minutes) for the higher reimbursement. I do not have access to CPT Assistant to get more define rules on these CPT's, anyone who can send me any info., will be greatly appreciated.....