JuliaRamos
New
Hello,
We had a provider who sees Geriatric patients in SNF's for MH services ask the following:
I saw a new patient at a facility. spent around 35 mins or so, gathering all the pts data and filling it in the note, speaking with staff and getting his vitals etc. Then we went to the patients room and he refused to talk. I am wondering what code I can bill this under. Could you please help with this?
- My initial thought is there is nothing to bill as no CPT code would be substantiated due to the patient's refusal to complete the visit. Does anyone have any other thoughts?
Thank you!!!!
Julia Otero CPC, CCS-P
We had a provider who sees Geriatric patients in SNF's for MH services ask the following:
I saw a new patient at a facility. spent around 35 mins or so, gathering all the pts data and filling it in the note, speaking with staff and getting his vitals etc. Then we went to the patients room and he refused to talk. I am wondering what code I can bill this under. Could you please help with this?
- My initial thought is there is nothing to bill as no CPT code would be substantiated due to the patient's refusal to complete the visit. Does anyone have any other thoughts?
Thank you!!!!
Julia Otero CPC, CCS-P