Hello - In the CPT book it states: Solely for the purposes of distinguishing between "new" and "established" patients, "professional services" are those face-to-face services rendered by physicians and other qualified healthcare professionals who may report evaluation and management services reported by a specific CPT code(s).
My question is what is included in "professional services?" Are "professional services" only E&M codes (office visits, etc.)? Or can they include surgical procedures? Such as, would a colonoscopy be considered a "professional service?"
Thanks so much!
My question is what is included in "professional services?" Are "professional services" only E&M codes (office visits, etc.)? Or can they include surgical procedures? Such as, would a colonoscopy be considered a "professional service?"
Thanks so much!