tci Part B Insider - 2018 Issue 6

E/M Mythbuster: Scrap These 4 Prolonged Service Coding Myths

Hint: Read and review published guidelines to code correctly. Sometimes visits last longer than the typical time described in the evaluation and management (E/M) codes, 99201-99215 - and that can mean more Part B pay. Complex conditions, counseling, research, and record reviews all take time, and sometimes you can report those extra minutes if you have specific documentation. Coding prolonged services isn't quite as simple as just reporting an additional code, so it's no wonder there are plenty of myths surrounding this topic. Read on to see how we bust the four most common myths to help you keep...

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