Claudia Yoakum-Watson
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Recently, I was asked this question and wonder what others think would be the appropriate coding for this situation.
The physician clearly documents an E/M (e.g. 99212) that identifies a foreign body in the eye. The physician removes the foreign body with a Q-tip.
Is the foreign body removal separately billable? If not, why not? If so, what code would be appropriate?
Thanks.
The physician clearly documents an E/M (e.g. 99212) that identifies a foreign body in the eye. The physician removes the foreign body with a Q-tip.
Is the foreign body removal separately billable? If not, why not? If so, what code would be appropriate?
Thanks.