Looking for coding opinions:
I have advised a doctor that when a patient presents for a wart removal, it is not appropriate to code/bill 99212-25 with 17110. There is not a significant, separately identifiable service to support using the 25 modifier.
Then he asks me this:
"What if I evaluate but then schedule the minor procedure for a different day? Then is the E/M service separately billable?"
I have advised a doctor that when a patient presents for a wart removal, it is not appropriate to code/bill 99212-25 with 17110. There is not a significant, separately identifiable service to support using the 25 modifier.
Then he asks me this:
"What if I evaluate but then schedule the minor procedure for a different day? Then is the E/M service separately billable?"
I am thinking this would not be appropriate as a way to get reimbursed for the E/M which is included in the minor surgical procedure.
I would greatly appreciate others’ coding opinions.
Thanks in advance!
Rebecca Johnson, CPC