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[HBULLOCK]

Pt came in with bean bag bean in ear. Dr tried unsuccessfully to remove with three diff approachs. He then sent directly to ent. He wants to charge 69200. I think we should bill an e/m since ent will be charging for removal since we couldnt get it out. Any thoughts please?? Thanks

 

[FTessaBartels]

69200

For an accurate response to procedural coding, please post the scrubbed procedure note.

If the physician performed and documented the work - even if unsuccessful - he can stil code for it. Dependingon documentation might be appropriate to use a -52 modifier to signify reduced service.

Hope that helps.

F Tessa Bartels, CPC, CEMC