Wiki counseling a patient about an upcoming surgery

[jgossett]

If a patient comes into the ophthalmology clinic and sits with a tech who goes over a scheduled cataract surgery, reviewing paperwork and documents that describe the surgery and what to expect, how to prepare, etc, I am thinking that I can code this at 99211 with the appropriate cataract diagnosis code. Is there someone out there with similar thoughts or experience with this?

 

[daedolos]

That still classifies the visit as a pre-op visit.

Peace
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99214-P

 

[CodingKing]

I agree with the previous comment, This is considered a major procedure. E&M subsequent to the decision for the surgery is bundled. Everything is specifically related to the surgery and a standard of care pre-op.