If a patient’s PCP is referring him back to our office for re-evaluation of a problem treated by us more than 3 years ago, is that worth 2 points (est. problem worsening) or 4 points (new problem, additional workup planned) under # of diagnoses or treatment options in MDM? The patient would be considered "New" since it has been 3 years, but problem is not new to the provider. Thanks.
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CMS updates State Operations Manual for first time since 2015
For the first time in two years, the online version of CMS’ State Operations Manual, Appendix A—also known as SOMA by some—has been revised.