According to CMS, both are "outpatient" can include diagnostic procedures and can be free standing/off campus, so what is at the heart of the difference?
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93279-93281 vs 93288-93292 Can someone help explain the differences??
I have tried to understand the differences between these two different types of evaluations and when I read the code descriptions they sound so similar I am having trouble discerning how exactly to tell the difference between the two when looking at a device print out, report, and interpretation. Can someone help explain in lay terms what I am looking for in the interpretation or report to help distinguish when I should use each code set? Your help would be so very much appreciated!
93279-93281 vs 93288-93292 Can someone help explain the differences??
(I also posted this in the cardiology section) I have tried to understand the differences between these two different types of evaluations and when I read the code descriptions they sound so similar I am having trouble discerning how exactly to tell the difference between the two when looking at a device print out, report, and interpretation. Can someone help explain in lay terms what I am looking for in the interpretation or report to help distinguish when I should use each code set? Your help would be so very much appreciated!
Pathology Key Words for Correct Coding: Know Their Differences
Diagnosis code choice relies on a thorough understanding of the four classifications of abnormal cell growth severity. The good news about cancer coding is that it is generally straightforward. If you can familiarize yourself with a few key pathology words, you’ll be headed in the right direction. Stages of Cancer Cancer is not a disease […]
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Differences of E/M Leveling in Physician-based and Hospital-based Clinics
Hospital-based clinics have a relationship with their hospital, although it’s not usually located within the walls of the hospital. The relationship allows the hospital and the clinic to share costs and revenue. Whereas a physician-based clinic is a private physician-owned clinic where all the services and expenses are bundled into a single charge. Clearing Up Confusion In […]
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