You Be the Coder:
Counting Days and Coding Actigraphy
Published on Wed Apr 20, 2016
Question: Encounter notes indicate that the neurologist conducted a level-four E/M service for an established patient with psychophysiologic insomnia, and then attached a leg band for an actigraphy. Seven days later, the patient returned the actigraphy band. I’ve never coded for an actigraphy. How should I report this scenario, and what exactly is an actigraphy? Oklahoma Subscriber Answer: On the claim, you [...]