tci E/M Coding Alert - 2023 Issue Q3
Reader Questions: Follow These Steps for Tick Removal
Question: A 10-year-old patient reports to the emergency department (ED) complaining of a fever, chills, and a headache a week after returning from a family camping trip. The parent points out a dark spot in the center of a bullseye-shaped rash located behind the child’s right knee. During the exam, the pediatrician removes a tick from the center of the rash using tweezers, and suspects the patient has Lyme disease. The provider orders an antibody test to rule the disease in or out. How should I code this encounter? Maine Subscriber Answer: There is no code for a...
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