You Be the Coder:
Pinpoint Proper Coding of This E/M Service
Published on Tue Dec 13, 2022
Question: Our otolaryngologist saw a new patient with a chief complaint of postnasal drip and difficulty breathing through their nose. The patient used to smoke cigarettes but quit several years ago. The E/M service lasted 37 minutes and involved low-level medical decision making (MDM). Based on the exam, the ENT ordered a CT to confirm the diagnosis before suggesting treatment. A [...]