tboback
Networker
I have a case where a doctor has been over coding his E/M visits and I have been downcoding them to the proper code. Now he has submitted a new E/M and this time he put at the end "Time spent with patient - 45 minutes."
He can say 'well I spent the entire time of 45 minutes with the patient'.
I would say 'was that time spent counseling and/or coordination of care? How do I know you didn't sit for 45 minutes and talk about the weather'?
Personally I don't think "Time spent with patient - 45 minutes." qualifies, but wanted to get some input.
Tina M Boback CPC
He can say 'well I spent the entire time of 45 minutes with the patient'.
I would say 'was that time spent counseling and/or coordination of care? How do I know you didn't sit for 45 minutes and talk about the weather'?
Personally I don't think "Time spent with patient - 45 minutes." qualifies, but wanted to get some input.
Tina M Boback CPC