aamberj
Contributor
I have an Evaluation and Management Coding question that I have seen conflicting advice about.
My question is this: on page 7 of the CPT 2013 Standard Edition Manual, under Select the Appropriate Level of E/M Services Based on the Following, and under #3, they say that "when counseling and/or coordination of care dominates (more than 50%) ..., then time shall be considered the key or controlling factor to qualify for a particular level of E/M services." Do I code based on the total time spent period or the total time in counseling and/or coordination of care spent?
Thanks!
- Ariel
My question is this: on page 7 of the CPT 2013 Standard Edition Manual, under Select the Appropriate Level of E/M Services Based on the Following, and under #3, they say that "when counseling and/or coordination of care dominates (more than 50%) ..., then time shall be considered the key or controlling factor to qualify for a particular level of E/M services." Do I code based on the total time spent period or the total time in counseling and/or coordination of care spent?
Thanks!
- Ariel