Some Evaluation and Management codes, and some other codes are defined by the amount of time of the service. This article reflects the rules for using … [Read more...]
Coding for Hospitalists
Coding for services done by hospitalists and other specialty physicians in the hospital can be confusing. After watching these videos and downloading … [Read more...]
Using Time to Select a Code
Some Evaluation and Management codes, and some other codes are defined by the amount of time of the service. When a CPT® code is defined by time, the … [Read more...]
Time based rules | Behavioral health services
Psychiatrists, psychiatric NPs and psychiatric PAs provide medication management using E/M codes and psychotherapy services. There are specific rules … [Read more...]
Let’s go to the source! Should this visit be downcoded?
This article describes the use of time using the 1995/1997 guidelines. Be sure to read about the 2021 guidelines for codes 99202--99215. A … [Read more...]
Quick Coding Cheat Sheet – E/M Services
E/M Cheat Sheet with Evaluation and Management Codes This quick reference coding guide to E/M services covers office visits, consults, initial and … [Read more...]
Quick Coding Cheat Sheet – Psychiatry
These quick reference sheets for evaluation and management services cover office visits for new and established patients, outpatient consults, and … [Read more...]
Can I code at a higher level if everyone in the exam room is crying?
This short video addresses your questions about coding a higher level of service due to patient behavior. Includes CPT® guidelines, tips on selecting … [Read more...]
Your Patient Wants to Talk: How to Bill for Discussion Visits
The current CPT rules for office visits say time may be used to select a code for new or established patients if counseling/coordination of care … [Read more...]