tci E/M Coding Alert - 2018 Issue 5

Guidelines: Know How and When to Apply the "Nurse's Code"

These 5 tips and a scenario will help you use 99211 correctly. It's a frequently used - and a frequently misused - code. 99211 (Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, that may not require the presence of a physician or other qualified health care professional. Usually, the presenting problem(s) are minimal. Typically, 5 minutes are spent performing or supervising these services ...) can help you document services provided by your nurses or other qualified professional staff, letting youease your patient flow and ensure your practice runs smoothly. To make sure you...

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