tci E/M Coding Alert - 2022 Issue Q3

Case Study: Supercharge Your FBR Coding

Find out when making an incision makes a difference. Foreign body removals (FBRs) are a common service for pediatricians to perform for their patients. But even though the service is almost universal, the coding can be complex. Follow along with this case study to dive deep into the three different ways to code and bill an FBR. The case: An established patient reports to your office with a splinter embedded in the sole of his foot after running around a deck. Your pediatrician removes the splinter at the encounter. Consider This First FBR Option As this case study does...

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