Coding fractional units of service

Documenting medical necessity for tests

Coding tests for therapeutic levels

Substitutions for bulleted exam elements

Same-day annual exam and flex sig

Consultation vs. ED visit

Coding telephone calls

Coding a sports physical

Coding a test's professional component

Editor's note: While this department represents our best efforts to provide accurate information and useful advice, we can't guarantee that third-party payers will accept the coding and documentation recommended. For more detailed information, refer to the current CPT manual and the “Documentation Guidelines for Evaluation and Management Services.”