tci E/M Coding Alert - 2016 Issue 8

Reader Question: Feel the Burn: Coding for Sunburned Patients

Question: When patients report for sunburn treatment, how do we code for the service? And what is the ICD-10 code for sunburns? Florida Subscriber Answer: Sunburn treatment is typically an evaluation and management (E/M) service. For example, an established patient visits the office because he’s concerned about his sunburned back. The physician examines the patient’s back and decides the burn is superficial and will heal on its own in a few days. The physician advises the patient to avoid lying on his back and to wear his shirt while in the sun. She recommends using a topical...

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