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Code This Same Patient, Separate Service Scenario
Published on Fri Aug 18, 2023
Question: Our podiatrist saw an established patient for an ingrown toenail. During the exam, the podiatrist notices that the patient also has an infected foot wound and administers an intravenous antibiotic. In this scenario, in addition to the appropriate code for the toenail excision, can you report a separate and significant evaluation and management (E/M) service for the unrelated infected [...]