dentfam
Networker
I'm a little unclear on the time based coding and the prolonged care stuff. Does anybody have input on the following situation?
Physician sees a patient in subsequent care to only meet the 99231 level. But...physician spends 2+hrs face to face with the patient(and family) talking to them about end of life issues(palliative care).
Would I code the 99231 plus prolonged care or 99233(based on time) plus the prolonged care?
Help please???
Thank you!!
Physician sees a patient in subsequent care to only meet the 99231 level. But...physician spends 2+hrs face to face with the patient(and family) talking to them about end of life issues(palliative care).
Would I code the 99231 plus prolonged care or 99233(based on time) plus the prolonged care?
Help please???
Thank you!!