I just came across this reading a chart and felt I HAD to share with others who would appreciate the ridiculousness. This is the best proof I have ever seen to make the case that physicians should not be coding.
Patient presents for follow up evaluation of heavy menses.
Entire standard note here - hx, exam, plan, etc.
"Time Based Billing: I have spent 99215 minutes of time on the encounter."
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Patient presents for follow up evaluation of heavy menses.
Entire standard note here - hx, exam, plan, etc.
"Time Based Billing: I have spent 99215 minutes of time on the encounter."