ollielooya
True Blue
Revisiting G0447 obesity counseling
List, I did not get any answers to a prior submitted question, so will try again:
Simple 2 part question from doctor, but not sure how to handle it. Have the
MLN# MM7641 in front of me and doctor has it as well.
#1)BMI # 30 or greater must be on the initial visit? (yes!)
#2) As the BMI drops below 30 the billing still applies (???)
So once the patient's BMI has decreased from the threshold that was required to utilize this code, then how should subsequent visits be considered? Regular EM follow up visits? New type of billing to us.
Just looking for a good way to respond to the doctor that will be more
than just a "yes" or "no" answer on question #2.
Suzanne E. Byrum CPC
List, I did not get any answers to a prior submitted question, so will try again:
Simple 2 part question from doctor, but not sure how to handle it. Have the
MLN# MM7641 in front of me and doctor has it as well.
#1)BMI # 30 or greater must be on the initial visit? (yes!)
#2) As the BMI drops below 30 the billing still applies (???)
So once the patient's BMI has decreased from the threshold that was required to utilize this code, then how should subsequent visits be considered? Regular EM follow up visits? New type of billing to us.
Just looking for a good way to respond to the doctor that will be more
than just a "yes" or "no" answer on question #2.
Suzanne E. Byrum CPC
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