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Ophthalmology and Optometry Coding Alert

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This Payer Has New Exam Tallying Rules

Published on Tue May 30, 2017

Question: Can you explain the differences between the expanded problem-focused exam and the detailed exam for coding an E/M service? They look very similar. Connecticut Subscriber Answer: You’re correct that this has been a confusing issue, but that’s about to change, at least in your state. Background: Although you’re required to perform a detailed exam to report 99214 (when using the exam [...]
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