AprilSueMadison
Expert
After a biopsy, we generally have the patient come back to the office about 7 days later for bx results. If nothing new is done, as in, the only thing the patient gets are bx results then we should not code it as an office visit correct?
General example -
8/15 (left modifiers off the example case below!)
99202
17110
11100
11101
Then on 8/27 the provider wants to code a 99212 for a new office visit, but the only thing that happens is there is a wound check for healing and bx results. First, even if I thought this was allowed we need a 24 modifier since 17110 has a global of 10 days....BUT I do not think this is allowed and would like some more information to take back to my doctor.
If the patient was checked for a new rash during this office visit, then an E/M code could be used. I feel like I've got a good understanding, but still feel unsure when I go to him and tell him he can't do this.
General example -
8/15 (left modifiers off the example case below!)
99202
17110
11100
11101
Then on 8/27 the provider wants to code a 99212 for a new office visit, but the only thing that happens is there is a wound check for healing and bx results. First, even if I thought this was allowed we need a 24 modifier since 17110 has a global of 10 days....BUT I do not think this is allowed and would like some more information to take back to my doctor.
If the patient was checked for a new rash during this office visit, then an E/M code could be used. I feel like I've got a good understanding, but still feel unsure when I go to him and tell him he can't do this.