I have a coding question regarding E/M new patient versus established patient.
The patient is seen in the hospital for the first time for a perm cath insert on 09/07/2010, no E/M was done. The patient is now coming in on 09/10/2010 is the patient New patient to us for establsihed?![Confused :confused: :confused:](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
The patient is seen in the hospital for the first time for a perm cath insert on 09/07/2010, no E/M was done. The patient is now coming in on 09/10/2010 is the patient New patient to us for establsihed?