AR2728
Expert
I'm looking for advice. Here is the scenario and my opinion.
We have added a dermatologist to our staff, who beleives every new patient encounter should meet 99203. However, I believe that her patient who presents with CC spot on leg, diagnosed with benign nevus, no script needed, no follow up needed only meets criteria for 99202 based upon the MDM. Yes, this is a new problem to the physician, however, on the table of risk, I am coming up with only self limited/minor, no management options, or diagnostic procedures--overall meeting only straightforward decision making.
Am I on the right track?
We have added a dermatologist to our staff, who beleives every new patient encounter should meet 99203. However, I believe that her patient who presents with CC spot on leg, diagnosed with benign nevus, no script needed, no follow up needed only meets criteria for 99202 based upon the MDM. Yes, this is a new problem to the physician, however, on the table of risk, I am coming up with only self limited/minor, no management options, or diagnostic procedures--overall meeting only straightforward decision making.
Am I on the right track?