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Rely on MDM Versus Time for This Fracture Encounter
Published on Tue Jun 18, 2024
Question: My physician’s notes indicate that they performed an office evaluation and management (E/M) service for an established 75-year-old patient that lasted 29 minutes. The provider performed moderate medical decision making (MDM). Final diagnosis was “osteoporosis, R ankle, w/ path fracture.” What is the correct coding for this encounter? Utah Subscriber Answer: You should report 99214 (Office or other outpatient visit for [...]