If a provider from a different specialty orders a TEE (93312) and the pt's scheduled for an appointment at cardiology to go over what the procedure is, answer any questions, and get consents signed before the procedure in a couple of days, is that cardio appt billable or is it included as part of of the procedure? Here's what was done:
CC
TEE teaching for indication of endocarditis rule out per Dr. X
HPI
Mr D is being seen today for TEE teaching, he had a recent inpatient stay for sepsis syndrome. Endocarditis will be ruled out with a TEE
0 ROS
Exam: audits to EPF
ASSESSMENT
Sepsis
TREATMENT
TEE teaching was completed and consents were signed. Printed material was given. All questions were answered to his satisfaction
Thank you for any insights you may be able to offer!
Sue
CC
TEE teaching for indication of endocarditis rule out per Dr. X
HPI
Mr D is being seen today for TEE teaching, he had a recent inpatient stay for sepsis syndrome. Endocarditis will be ruled out with a TEE
0 ROS
Exam: audits to EPF
ASSESSMENT
Sepsis
TREATMENT
TEE teaching was completed and consents were signed. Printed material was given. All questions were answered to his satisfaction
Thank you for any insights you may be able to offer!
Sue