Wiki Billing a Office visit for discussion of results

[berger]

Can any of you tell me if you are billing for a OV when a patient comes in for discussion of results of a test for example a breast biospy and MD documents time?

Thanks for you help!

 

[ajs]

Can any of you tell me if you are billing for a OV when a patient comes in for discussion of results of a test for example a breast biospy and MD documents time?

Thanks for you help!

Yes, if the purpose of the visit is to discuss results and create a treatment plan.

 

[rowarren]

Yes, an office visit is an appropriate charge

 

[gconcienne]

Yes, an E&M is appropriate as long as there is not a global period attached to the original procedure.