tci E/M Coding Alert - 2015 Issue 4

Reader Question: Don't Report a 99499 Without an E/M

Question: Can I use 99499 to report writing a prescription? Rhode Island Subscriber Answer: No, you cannot. A physician must perform an E/M in order for you to report 99499 (Unlisted evaluation and management service). You cannot bill for writing a prescription. Consider that service part of the cost of seeing patients. ...

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