EM Coding Alert

Case Study:

Untangle This E/M Scenario to Choose the Best Possible Codes

Hint: Remember the anatomical modifier. As a coder, you know that E/M service codes are only one part of the coding puzzle. Consider this podiatry scenario as a case study, and try your hand at figuring out the correct E/M code, as well as other applicable codes for this encounter. See which E/M, X-ray CPT®, and ICD-10-CM codes, respectively, are [...]
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