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Osteoporosis With Fracture

Published on Mon Dec 06, 2021

Question: Encounter notes indicate that the provider performed an evaluation and management (E/M) service for an established patient that lasted 29 minutes; the provider performed moderate medical decision making (MDM). Final diagnosis was “osteoporosis, R ankle, w/path fracture.” What is the correct coding for this encounter? West Virginia Subscriber Answer: You should report 99214 (Office or other outpatient visit for [...]
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