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tci E/M Coding Alert - 2020 Issue Q3
Reader Questions: Combine These E/M Encounters at Your Peril
Question: One of my physicians would like to see new patients over the course of three separate days:
Day 1, video visit: The physician would meet with the patient by video and obtain the patient’s history.
Day 2, in-person visit: The physician would perform a physical exam.
Day 3, video visit: The physician would discuss the assessment and plan.
Would we need to drop charges for each of those visits if they were on separate days?
Florida Subscriber
Answer: Technically, you would — but you have a problem.
Day 2’s visit does not meet the requirements of...
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