ajballard
Contributor
My doctor is an orthopedic surgeon, and he is seeing an established patient. The visit has a Comprehensive History, and Detailed physical exam. After reviewing an X-Ray it was determined the patient needed surgery. The plan is to do a diagnostic arthroscopy with synovial biopsy and possibly a major synovectomy.
Since I am new at auditing, I understand that since surgery is scheduled the Management Options under the MDM would be Moderate. Is this correct?
The doctor billed out a 99213 with a MDM of low. But since surgery was scheduled, would it be moderate or low? Any help on this would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Amanda
Since I am new at auditing, I understand that since surgery is scheduled the Management Options under the MDM would be Moderate. Is this correct?
The doctor billed out a 99213 with a MDM of low. But since surgery was scheduled, would it be moderate or low? Any help on this would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Amanda