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Can anyone clarify what the number of diagnoses would be for each category?
Minimal
Limited
Multiple
Extensive
Such as 1 for minimal, 2-4 for limited, etc. I can’t find anywhere that gives this type of clarification.
Thanks!
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I have a behavioral health provider who is starting to use virtual reality in her treatment sessions with children. Would it be possible to bill the add-on code for interactive complexity (90785) for this service?
Does anyone have experience with insurance reimbursing interactive complexity in this scenario? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
In the absence of payer guidance, look to CMS and CPT® for guidance on reporting an E/M as a separate service from chiropractic manipulative treatment with modifier 25. Editor’s Note: Healthcare Business Monthly was recently asked about reporting evaluation and management (E/M) services separately from chiropractic manipulative treatment (CMT) of the spine. As with most […]
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If the physician documented a detailed history, comprehensive examination and a medical decision making of moderate complexity, how is the correct E/M code 99221 when the description states low complexity? Is low and moderate interchangeable? I thought the correct code would be 99222.
If the Physician notes she performs a "Urine Toxicology Screening", checking for RX compliance, and mentions she personally "reviewed the dipstick herself which provides a preliminary result for the potential of more or more drugs", how many points does this qualify for?
One total, for the review and/or order of clinical labs?
Two total, for the independent visualization of a specimen?
Three total, for ordering/reviewing and also independent visualization?
I’ve seen many conversations about this, but no hard documentation that says truly which one. I’ve researched in Optum’s Evaluation and Management Coding Advisor and it isn’t answered for my scenario. I’ve Googled and can only find opinions, but nothing from bigger reputable sources. If anyone has something in writing I would greatly appreciate it!
Thanks so much!
Experienced E/M coders-please provide input as the Director disagrees with my stance
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As inpatient coders, we are always faced with the daunting task of the “intent of procedure” when compliantly coding for Inpatient procedures. With the inception of the 2017 updates, which became effective October 1, 2016, we are again faced with the lingering questions of the “intent of the procedure” when applying PCS codes. As we […]
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