Reader Questions:
Don’t Use Prolonged Service for Extra E/M Time
Published on Fri Sep 24, 2021
Question: Our provider performed an office evaluation and management (E/M) service for a new patient. It was an extensive encounter; there was high-complexity medical decision making (MDM) and the visit lasted 84 minutes. Can I use the new prolonged service code to account for the extra E/M time? New Mexico Subscriber Answer: In this case, no. You should report 99205 [...]