kpatrician
New
My doctor is questioning if codes G0438 and G0439 are to be used in addition with New and Established E/M codes since they do not read as an exam. Thanks in advance!
I downloaded the CMS manual that details the differences between the IPPE and AWV, however it doesn't clearly indicate the the EKG is a component of the AWV, G0438. Could someone get back to me on this?
Thanks!
Wendy Lambert, CPC
Thanks Rebecca!
What happens if during the AWV, you perform a complete physicial on the patient similar to the well man physical where there are no complaints? You could report the G code for the AWV for the components of this that you performed, but how would you report the E/M physicial if Medicare does not cover the preventative medicine codes? There are no complaints here.