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    Wiki gastroenterology question

    Is a colonoscopy or EGD considered as a test or minor surgical procedure for auditing E/M purposes?
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    Wiki ROS

    Yes, thank you, I know this, but does that mean he can use another physicians review of systems? per CMS, it states, ancillary staff or the benficiary. It does not clarify. I have been told in the past that a physician can not refer to another physicians note.
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    Wiki ROS

    I have an H&P where the patient was admitted through the ED. The H&P physician has referenced the ED report for the review of systems. Can this be counted if I pull the ED report to verify, although it was done by an ED physician ?? Please help.
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    Wiki smoker

    :) thank you. I was right !
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    Wiki smoker

    can anyone tell me the proper code to use when a patient is a smoker....I have seen it used by both codes. Z72.0 or F17.200
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    Wiki E&M and patient is unable to give a history

    history DG: If the physician is unable to obtain a history from the patient or other source, the record should describe the patient's condition or other circumstance which precludes obtaining a history. this is found in the CMS E&M Evaluation Guide. on page 29.
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    Wiki work comp

    I have a physician billing a work comp. claim, as a new patient, to the work comp. claims ins. On one particular claim, he also billed a wellness exam with an E/m (with a mod 25) and the work comp claim as a new patient on the same day!!!!........can anyone give me any information on the legal...
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    Wiki passing CPMA

    thanks !
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    Wiki passing CPMA

    I have recently taken my CPMA test exam. Can anyone tell me what the passing score is?? thanks ;)
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    Wiki Diagnoses/management Options

    auditing prescription drug management Hi, could someone tell me when E/M code auditing under risk and prescription drug management....does this mean it can be counted IF the physician states, continue current meds, OR can it only be counted if a new prescription is given..??
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    Wiki Experienced Coder/Biller needed in East Texas

    resume sent
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    Wiki antibiotic inj and ofc visit

    Hi, I have a scenario in question--pt came in-dx pneumonia--e/m code 99213 ---j0696 inj. given with 96372 --use 25 mod on e/m. next day pt returned. charges were the same--the ins. denied the 99213 but pd j0696 and 96372 on second day. plz advise !!
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    Wiki Billing question for global proc

    Had a pt who came in for e/m and had a removal same day. This pt came back the next day, within the 10 day global, and had an antibiotic inj and xray with this same dx. Can i bill this next day inj and xray? Thanks for your help. !!
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