tci Part B Insider - 2009 Issue 20

PART B CODING COACH: Double Your $$ When You Spot E/M + Burn

Know the key component of 16000 and put burn coding questions on ice. When an emergency department (ED) physician treats a lesser burn, it might only result in an E/M service -- but you can legitimately increase your reimbursement if you find evidence of burn treatment along with a separately identifiable E/M. Hit the target every time, and avoid getting the third degree from payers, by following this advice on burn treatment coding. Choose E/M If You Find No Treatment Evidence Step 1 in burn treatment coding is deciding whether you can use acode from the 16000 series. While...

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