Wiki 99211

[amowens854]

I wanted to get some input on if this code is being used correctly. My doc had a patient scheduled for an Epidural Injection she came in and the nurse took her vitals and checked blood sugar for the injection. Pt blood sugar was too high and is documented in the chart that the procedure was rescheduled due to high blood sugar. Can he use 99211 for a nurse visit or does it have to be a different code? Any input would be appreciated.
THANK YOU!!

 

[CodingKing]

99211 should be fine since procedure was cancelled due to the high blood sugar. There was minor E&M and MDM done when the decision to cancel was made.

 

[amowens854]

Thank you!! I was thinking the same thing but was told something else.