ashive7431
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Hello all,
I was hoping some of you could provide me with some information regarding E/M visits prior to a screening Colonoscopy.
Scenario:
Patient is referred to surgeon from PCP for a screening colonoscopy based on age. Patient is scheduled with the surgeon and is seen for the visit. The surgeon obtains the patients history and does a physical exam. The patient is given a prescription is medication to aid with prep and instructions provided. Surgery orders are given to the patient. The screening colonoscopy is scheduled for 2 weeks from the visit to the office. The patient did not have any signs or symptoms and is not on any medications. The visit is billed as V72.83 Pre-Op Exam and a regular E/M level.
Is this visit billable since the procedure isn't for another 2 weeks? I have found several replies however I have not been able to get anything in black and white from CMS so I would like anyone's input. Thanks
I was hoping some of you could provide me with some information regarding E/M visits prior to a screening Colonoscopy.
Scenario:
Patient is referred to surgeon from PCP for a screening colonoscopy based on age. Patient is scheduled with the surgeon and is seen for the visit. The surgeon obtains the patients history and does a physical exam. The patient is given a prescription is medication to aid with prep and instructions provided. Surgery orders are given to the patient. The screening colonoscopy is scheduled for 2 weeks from the visit to the office. The patient did not have any signs or symptoms and is not on any medications. The visit is billed as V72.83 Pre-Op Exam and a regular E/M level.
Is this visit billable since the procedure isn't for another 2 weeks? I have found several replies however I have not been able to get anything in black and white from CMS so I would like anyone's input. Thanks