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Code E/M Levels by Documentation, not Dx

Published on Wed Sep 19, 2018

Question: Which code should we report for evaluation of a cough, runny nose, and fever? We can’t decide whether it should be 99212 or 99213, but the pediatrician actually marked 99214. Maryland Subscriber Answer: This question highlights a common myth — that each type of diagnosis has a standard evaluation and management (E/M) code associated with it. However, your E/M [...]
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