• If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ & read the forum rules. To view all forums, post or create a new thread, you must be an AAPC Member. If you are a member and have already registered for member area and forum access, you can log in by clicking here. If you've forgotten the password it can be reset on our sign in section by entering your registered Email Address or Username here. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below..

Wiki Time based vs MDM

shelih

Contributor
Messages
13
Location
Morton, WA
Best answers
0
If the provider gives an MDM of a level 4, but documents the time as a level 3, can the coder choose which one to use? We do not have any policies in place that say which one we have to use.
 
Hi there - Yes that's fine. The AMA intended for the provider to pick the method that benefits them (time or MDM).
 
If the provider gives an MDM of a level 4, but documents the time as a level 3, can the coder choose which one to use? We do not have any policies in place that say which one we have to use.

If you agree the MDM qualified for Level 4, use the level 4. You don't have to level by time - it is just an option.

Use whichever one is most beneficial to the practice. It doesn't have to be always time or always MDM. You can decide for each visit individually.
 
Top