drhoads
Guru
I have two cases in question.
Case #1. Pt referred by PCP to specialist for a screening colonoscopy. Pt is asymptomatic but has a family history of colon carcinoma. Specialist scheduled colonoscopy. Physician is billing cpt 99202-99205.
Case#2. Pt referred by PCP to specialist for a screening colonoscopy. Pt is symptomatic, rectal bleeding, abd pain and bloating. Specialist scheduled colonoscopy. Physician is billing cpt 99202-99205.
Case #1. I agree with using E&M, but #2 I feel it should be billed as a consultation cpt 99241-99245. Both are non-Medicare. Would anyone agree?
Case #1. Pt referred by PCP to specialist for a screening colonoscopy. Pt is asymptomatic but has a family history of colon carcinoma. Specialist scheduled colonoscopy. Physician is billing cpt 99202-99205.
Case#2. Pt referred by PCP to specialist for a screening colonoscopy. Pt is symptomatic, rectal bleeding, abd pain and bloating. Specialist scheduled colonoscopy. Physician is billing cpt 99202-99205.
Case #1. I agree with using E&M, but #2 I feel it should be billed as a consultation cpt 99241-99245. Both are non-Medicare. Would anyone agree?