You Be the Coder:
Know This New Patient E/M Rule
Published on Mon Mar 25, 2019
Question: I have a new patient present with impacted cerumen removal. Since this patient is brand new to the practice, may the provider bill for the E/M service in addition to the cerumen removal? Illinois Subscriber Answer: According the American Academy of Otolaryngology — Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS), there are four criteria that you must meet to bill for both services: “The initial reason for [...]