You Be the Coder:
You Could Be Leaving Dollars On the Table
Published on Mon May 30, 2016
Question: Can we report a toenail trim which our podiatrist performed when a patient came in for a problem focused visit related to an ingrown toenail? The documentation notes: The patient’s chief complaint is an ingrown infected nail on the right foot, great toe; the doctor performs an avulsion. The patient also states that his left ankle is sore and may [...]