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History behind visit: Seen by PCP who recommends colonoscopy and refers patient to practice that does colonoscopys. The first visit is called a "consult" by office staff and is required for all...
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Based on the note you have provided, I would bill a 99202. If time was documented, I would MAYBE consider a 99203. I do not consider this a consultation at all, as no mention is made in the note of...
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The medical record was requested x 3. what the practice sent was a letter to the PCP. What you see documented is exactly what is in the letter. NO time documented. I was in and out of the exam room in...
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I was so focused on the consult aspect, that I didn't even notice the lack of the CC in the documentation. No CC, no E/M, as it were. This is some truly bad documentation, and when you further explain...
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I can assume they're pissed as they called several times so far and said the doctor wishes to speak with me. Two of the calls were the doctor himself. I know as he left a message on my VM to call him....
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That's kind of funny, I know a doctor or two that would call you personally. BTW I did read something yesterday and I'm trying to get my hands on it... It was about possibly getting rid of...
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Id love to see that. I did suggest to the AMA that they change the code names to second opinion codes. Actually it makes sense. The doctor can bill a simple office visit E/M. Sad part is that office...
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Looking for it Steve have to check several email addresses and not sure who's article it is. If I find it I'll give you the link.
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Got it!! Here's the original article where I spotted this: http://www.ksamcc.com/julynews.php Details for: CMS PROPOSES PAYMENT, POLICY CHANGES FOR PHYSICIANS SERVICES TO MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES IN...
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