CODING & DOCUMENTATION

Kent J Moore

KENT J MOORE

Fam Pract Manag. 2004;11(5):29-30

Documenting time

Low-level initial hospital care

Office visit & injection

Emergency inpatient consultations

Two skin lesion biopsies

Lab prep codes

Coding the use of Dermabond

Splinter removal

Coding a comparison X-ray

Editor’s note: While this department attempts to provide accurate information and useful advice, third-party payers may not accept the coding and documentation recommended. You should refer to the current CPT and ICD-9 manuals and the Documentation Guidelines for Evaluation and Management Services for the most detailed and up-to-date information.

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