Podiatry Coding & Billing Alert
Differentiate Between Pertinent and Complete PFSH
Question: Can you give me an example of pertinent PFSH versus complete PFSH? Florida Subscriber Answer: When it comes to past medical, family, and social history (PFSH), there are two kinds: pertinent and complete. Take a look at this bucket analogy from Laureen Jandroep, CPC, COC, CPC-I, CPPM, founder and CEO of Certification Coaching Organization, LLC in Oceanville, New Jersey, to better understand the differences between the two: "Think of your P, F, and S as each being a bucket that you are trying to fill. As soon as you have one documentation item in a bucket, you are finished with the bucket. You cannot have the same documentation item in two buckets. "If you have one bucket, then you have a pertinent PFSH. If you have two or three buckets filled, then you have a complete PFSH. "Usually if the overall E/M sub-category requires three bullets for the history, exam, and medical decision- making, then you will need to have a complete PFSH. "On the other hand, if the overall E/M sub-category requires two of three bullets (and ER visits), then you will only need a pertinent PFSH. "Some sub-categories like subsequent hospital, follow-up inpatient consultations, and subsequent nursing facility care, require no PFSH."
Related Articles
Podiatry Coding & Billing Alert
- CCI 24.0 Update:
Implement These Orthotic and Prosthetic Management CCI Edits Before You Face Denials
Hint: Always pay attention to the modifier indicator for PTP edits. You've learned about the [...] - Follow These 5 Handy Tips for CCI Success
Hint: Along with CCI edits, you should also be familiar with the CCI Policy Manual. [...] - ICD-10 Coding:
Fine-Tune Your Hammertoe Coding Skills With This Primer
Hint: There are two types of hammertoe - rigid and flexible. No matter how long [...] - MPFS:
Will You See a Boost in Your Part B Payment for 2018?
Physicians can expect conversion factor to go up to estimated $35.99 in 2018. Medicare just [...] - You Be the Coder:
Don't Count on Fracture Care Code in This Case
Question: The physician saw the patient in the ED after she fell off the jungle [...] - Reader Question:
Differentiate Between Pertinent and Complete PFSH
Question: Can you give me an example of pertinent PFSH versus complete PFSH? Florida Subscriber [...] - Reader Question:
Metatarsalgia Dx? Count on these Codes
Question: What are the ICD-10 options for reporting metatarsalgia? Wisconsin Subscriber Answer: Your ICD-10 options [...] - Reader Question:
Use Caution When Billing for LT
Question: Can you bill a locum tenens (LT) for non-physicians? Delaware Subscriber Answer: No. Although [...]
