sorcha48
Networker
We have some doctors that do not put in their documentation the time spent, but based on averages we know that they spent more than 50% counseling.
Example:
discussion with pt and family on hospice placement
discussion with staff concerning pt's status
discussion with oncologist
If there is nothing from the doctor on time spent, can the time based coding be used be inserted by the coder?
Example:
discussion with pt and family on hospice placement
discussion with staff concerning pt's status
discussion with oncologist
If there is nothing from the doctor on time spent, can the time based coding be used be inserted by the coder?