How to Level PFSH in EM Coding | EM Coding Tips
Q: PFSH Leveling in EM Coding – “Can you go over how to level PFSH in EM coding? On your form you show 1-2 is pertinent and 3 is complete but if it is an established patient 2-3 is considered …
Q: PFSH Leveling in EM Coding – “Can you go over how to level PFSH in EM coding? On your form you show 1-2 is pertinent and 3 is complete but if it is an established patient 2-3 is considered …
Q: E/M with Diabetes – “When coding say an E/M encounter and the patient has type 2 diabetes documented in the medical record but the patient is not seeing the provider for her diabetes, is it still listed as a …
Q: “Provider billed with a modifier 24 with a diagnosis code for trigger thumb only. Does this justify modifier 24? Is it significant enough to warrant payment of E/M within the global period?” A: Really what this question came down …
Q: EM Codes 99201 99205 –  “What E/M code should I use when a new patient comes in to the physician office and the doctor documents the 99201-99205 codes along with the preventive codes, or well visit codes? I believe …
Q: I pulled this scenario from E/M university and would like to know why only one bullet was credited for the cardiovascular system. A: This is a scenario that someone got from the E/M university – and I believe that’s …
Q #17: I do not have my certification. I want to take one next month. I am instructor, is there an instructor one? A: Laureen: There is a CPC-I, both Alicia and I have that. That’s the instructor credential you …
Laureen: Q: This next question is about preventative E/M coding with a regular E/M and whether or not a modifier is needed. This reply was actually started by Alicia so I’m kind of stealing it. She might jump in and …
It has happened again. A whistle blower called her insurance carrier and told them that one of my clients, a primary care physician, illegally billed for services provided to her on a particular day. Did my staff catch the error? …