Gastroenterology Coding Alert

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Don't Eliminate History, Exam Components in January

Question: Since history and exam will no longer be key components for determining the level of E/M codes 99202-99215 next year, does that mean our GI physicians will no longer need to perform a history and exam? One of our physicians is convinced this is the case, but we are not so sure. Michigan Subscriber Answer: The history and exam will still [...]
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