tci General Surgery Coding Alert - 2017 Issue 10

ROS FAQs: Settle Systems Level Before Choosing E/M Code

Document positive or pertinent negative responses. If you don't get the correct count of your surgeon's review of systems (ROS) for the "history" portion of a patient visit, you'll never get the E/M code right. Keep ROS from becoming an issue in your surgical practice by reviewing these expert FAQs on the subject. Define ROS for Starters Question 1: What Is ROS? Answer 1: ROS is part of the History portion of the note that describes current symptoms the patient is experiencing that may be related to chronic conditions the patient has. The "systems" referenced in ROS are: Constitutional...

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