veloso
Expert
Hi Everyone,
Is there a specific Guidelines for Documentaions needed for Smoking Cessation? because our Providers will just document this wayPROGRESS NOTES WITH COMPLETE HPI AND PHY.EXAM) FOR 99213 LEVEL OF SERVICE =DX;SMOKER'S COUGH
Procedure Codes:
99406 SMOKE/TOBACCO COUNSELNG 3-10.
Treatment:
Smokers' cough
Start Nicotine Patch 24 Hour, 21 MG/24HR, Transdermal, 30, 1 patch, Once a day, 30 day(s), Refills 3
Discuss smoking cessation for 10 minutes.=MY QUESTION?? Does this documentation supports or enough for 99406 without any elaboration OR documentations of what are being discussed and precautions during this preventive service?
THANKS A LOT....
Is there a specific Guidelines for Documentaions needed for Smoking Cessation? because our Providers will just document this wayPROGRESS NOTES WITH COMPLETE HPI AND PHY.EXAM) FOR 99213 LEVEL OF SERVICE =DX;SMOKER'S COUGH
Procedure Codes:
99406 SMOKE/TOBACCO COUNSELNG 3-10.
Treatment:
Smokers' cough
Start Nicotine Patch 24 Hour, 21 MG/24HR, Transdermal, 30, 1 patch, Once a day, 30 day(s), Refills 3
Discuss smoking cessation for 10 minutes.=MY QUESTION?? Does this documentation supports or enough for 99406 without any elaboration OR documentations of what are being discussed and precautions during this preventive service?
THANKS A LOT....