daisygirl
Contributor
Hello,
I have a question. I am an intern auditing E/M services for Adult Medicine physicians at a local facility. One note I came across a patient is following up for lab test, the previous visit was 14 days prior. On the follow up visit, the doctor did another physical and is using dx code V70.9. He also noted "Patient reassured all blood tests are within normal limits."
My question is, does the doctor need to do another exam for a f/u to discuss labs? And, is this a correct use of dx or a billable service?
I have a question. I am an intern auditing E/M services for Adult Medicine physicians at a local facility. One note I came across a patient is following up for lab test, the previous visit was 14 days prior. On the follow up visit, the doctor did another physical and is using dx code V70.9. He also noted "Patient reassured all blood tests are within normal limits."
My question is, does the doctor need to do another exam for a f/u to discuss labs? And, is this a correct use of dx or a billable service?