tci General Surgery Coding Alert - 2020 Issue Q4

Reader Questions: Calculate Time for Office E/M in 2021

Question: ’ve heard that if we’re reporting E/M services based on time in 2021, we can count time spent before and after the office visit when we select the code. Is that true? Nebraska Subscriber Answer: Under certain circumstances, you may count time spent before and after an office visit when you determine E/M level based on time in 2021. Basics: Beginning in 2021, you can bill for office/outpatient E/M codes (99202-99205 and 99212-99215) based on time without needing to meet the current rule that 50 percent of the visit must be spent in counseling and coordination...

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