Advanced Search

Orthopedic Coding Alert

Case Study Corner:

Check Pair of Procedure Encounters for Extra E/M

Published on Fri Sep 04, 2020

Remember, separate E/M must be above and beyond op package. As if remembering all the new rules for office evaluation and management (E/M) codes wasn’t enough to digest, you’re also going to have to get used to using the new rules to ferret out separately identifiable E/M services when your provider performs them with minor procedures. If not, you’ll be [...]
You’ve reached your limit of free articles. Already a subscriber? Log in.
Not a subscriber? Subscribe today to continue reading this article. Plus, you’ll get:
  • Simple explanations of current healthcare regulations and payer programs
  • Real-world reporting scenarios solved by our expert coders
  • Industry news, such as MAC and RAC activities, the OIG Work Plan, and CERT reports
  • Instant access to every article ever published in your eNewsletter
  • 6 annual AAPC-approved CEUs*
  • The latest updates for CPT®, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS Level II, NCCI edits, modifiers, compliance, technology, practice management, and more
*CEUs available with select eNewsletters.

Other Articles in this issue of

Orthopedic Coding Alert

View All