Patient comes in complaining of swelling in her hands and feet and weight gain. Her blood pressure is noted to be elevated. Physician states this is a nonroutine ob visit. Physician sends patient to the hosptial for NST and PIH blood work. Physician states she counseled patient on preeclampsia for 35 minutes out of 45 minute office visit. I feel this is a complication of pregnancy and not billable outside the global package unless she goes over the 13 antepartum visits. Would like other coders opinions.
Thank you in advance for your help.
Thank you in advance for your help.