E/M Coding:
Make Sure Time is on Your Side for Encounter Upgrade
Published on Tue Jun 18, 2019
‘Counseling exception’ is key. When your surgeon spends time counseling a patient and coordinating care during an E/M encounter, that takes time. Don’t lose pay: You could be leaving money on the table if you don’t know how time might be on your side for choosing a higher E/M code. Take the following steps to make sure you code — [...]