Hello,
I have a case where during the pre-anesthesia H&P, the case was cancelled because of illicit drug use by the patient 12 minutes prior to the surgery.
Can we bill for an E/M in this situation? Would it depend on where the exam was performed (in the OR or not)? Does is matter if the CRNA performed the H&P and not an anesthesiologist? The exam began at 7:15am and ended @ 7:52am when the surgeon cancelled the case.
Your input is greatly appreciated.
I have a case where during the pre-anesthesia H&P, the case was cancelled because of illicit drug use by the patient 12 minutes prior to the surgery.
Can we bill for an E/M in this situation? Would it depend on where the exam was performed (in the OR or not)? Does is matter if the CRNA performed the H&P and not an anesthesiologist? The exam began at 7:15am and ended @ 7:52am when the surgeon cancelled the case.
Your input is greatly appreciated.