The second quarter edition of Coding Clinic included questions and answers for coding very specific situations not easily found using the Alphabetic Index. Review some of the noteworthy scenarios.
Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are the most common types that people think of when therapy is recommended. However, there is a new type gaining momentum: pelvic floor therapy.
Our experts answer questions about independent historians, the number and complexity of problems addressed at an encounter, and counting discussion of management.
Make sure your providers are showing the mental work that goes into evaluating the risk associated with a medication before you count it toward the risk element of an E/M visit that is coded based on medical decision-making.