You Be the Coder:
Determine Coding for This Carpal Tunnel Encounter
Published on Mon Feb 21, 2022
Question: Notes indicate that the provider performed an office evaluation and management (E/M) service for a new patient that included low medical decision making (MDM) and lasted 27 minutes. Final diagnosis was carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). How should I code this encounter? Illinois Subscriber Answer: First, you’ll opt for 99203 (Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of a [...]