Orthopedic Coding Alert

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Answer Diagnostic vs. Surgical Question Before Coding

Question: The provider conducts an office evaluation and management (E/M) service for a patient that lasts 38 minutes and includes low medical decision making (MDM). Based on the E/M, the provider decides to conduct a left hip arthroscopy. How should I report this encounter? Utah Subscriber Answer: It depends on the type of arthroscopy the provider performed. Go back and [...]
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