Can anyone tell me a typical way to code for an E/M visit whereas 50% or more of the time spent in the prenatal visit is spent on counseling and education?
Is it more typical to choose one of the higher E/M level codes or would it just as accurate to code a lower E/M visit based on the level of history, exam and MDM and THEN add 99354 for Prolonged Face to Face?
The practice I work for is a birth center with Midwives and they give extensive counseling and educational guidance on a routine basis. I just don't want to trigger an audit due to consistently coding a high E/M code.
Any suggestions or knowledge in this area? Thank you in advance!
Is it more typical to choose one of the higher E/M level codes or would it just as accurate to code a lower E/M visit based on the level of history, exam and MDM and THEN add 99354 for Prolonged Face to Face?
The practice I work for is a birth center with Midwives and they give extensive counseling and educational guidance on a routine basis. I just don't want to trigger an audit due to consistently coding a high E/M code.
Any suggestions or knowledge in this area? Thank you in advance!