I was recently informed by a fellow coder that in order to code for a level 3 subsequent hospital visit, there has to be no less than 4 diagnoses in the Provider's Assessment/Plan. This coder stated that if fewer than four diagnoses were listed in the Assessment/Plan part of the note, even if the MDM supported a level 3, then only a level 2 could be coded.
Does anyone know if this is correct? Thank you in advance!
Does anyone know if this is correct? Thank you in advance!