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Peter R. Jensen, MD, CPC

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Rational Physician Coding for New Office Patients

Learn the documentation requirements for New Office PatientsIdentify the “correct” level of careAvoid undercodingEnsure E/M compliance every timeUse the approved E/M “shortcuts”Keep the focus on patient care

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$34.67$60.69$90.21$137.35$172.57

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TimeMDMExamHistoryE/M Code

3 out of 3 key components must qualify

6099205

4599204

3099203

2099202

1099201

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MDM Points

High44High

Moderate33Moderate

Low22Low

Minimal11Straight Forward

RiskData Problems MDM Complexity

Determining the MDM

High Complexity

HighExtensiveExtensive

Moderate Complexity

ModerateModerateMultiple

Low Complexity

LowLimitedLimited

Straight-Forward

MinimalMinimalMinimal

Level of MDM

RiskData Reviewed

Number of Diagnoses

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1Decision to obtain old records

2Independent review of image, tracing, or specimen

1Review/order clinical lab tests

2Review and summation of old records

1Discussion of test results with performing MD

1Review/order tests in the medicine section (echo, EKG, LHC, PFTs)

1Review/order X-rays

PointsData Reviewed

Problem Points

1Self limited or minor (Max 2)

4New problem, additional work-up planned

3New problem, no additional work-up planned

2Established problem, worsening

1Established problem, stable

PointsProblems/DDx

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Risk Presenting Problem(s) Diagnostic Procedures Management Options Selected

Minimal • One self-limited or minor prob-lem, e.g., cold, insect bite, tinea corporis

• Laboratory tests • Chest X-rays • EKG/EEG • Urinalysis • Ultrasound/

Echocardiogram • KOH prep

• Rest • Gargles • Elastic bandages • Superficial dressings

Low • Two or more self-limited or minor problems

• One stable chronic illness, e.g., well controlled HTN, DM2, cataract

• Acute uncomplicated injury or illness, e.g., cystitis, allergic rhinitis, sprain

• Physiologic tests not under stress, e.g., PFTs

• Non-cardiovascular imag-ing studies with contrast, e.g., barium enema

• Superficial needle biopsy • ABG • Skin biopsies

• Over the counter drugs • Minor surgery, with no identi-

fied risk factors • Physical therapy • Occupational therapy • IV fluids, without additives

Moderate • One or more chronic illness, with mild exacerbation, progres-sion, or side effects of treatment

• Two or more stable chronic ill-nesses

• Undiagnosed new problem, with uncertain prognosis, e.g., lump in breast

• Acute illness, with systemic symptoms, e.g., pyelonephritis, pleuritis, colitis

• Acute complicated injury, e.g., head injury, with brief loss of consciousness

• Physiologic tests under stress, e.g., cardiac stress test, fetal contraction stress test

• Diagnostic endoscopies,

with no identified risk factors

• Deep needle, or incisional biopsies

• Cardiovascular imaging studies, with contrast, with no identified risk factors, e.g., arteriogram, cardiac catheterization

• Obtain fluid from body cavity, (e.g., LP or thora-centesis)

• Minor surgery, with identified risk factors

• Elective major surgery (open, percutaneous, or endoscopic), with no identified risk factors

• Prescription drug manage-ment

• Therapeutic nuclear medicine • IV fluids, with additives • Closed treatment of fracture

or dislocation, without ma-nipulation

High • One or more chronic illness, with severe exacerbation, pro-gression, or side effects of treat-ment

• Acute or chronic illness or in-jury, which poses a threat to life or bodily function, e.g., acute MI, pulmonary embolism, severe respiratory distress, progressive severe rheumatoid arthritis, psy-chiatric illness, with potential threat to self or others, peritoni-tis, ARF

• An abrupt change in neurologi-cal status, e.g., seizure, TIA,

• Cardiovascular imaging, with contrast, with identi-fied risk factors

• Cardiac EP studies • Diagnostic endoscopies,

with identified risk factors • Discography

• Elective major surgery (open, percutaneous, endoscopic), with identified risk factors

• Emergency major surgery (open, percutaneous, endo-scopic)

• Parenteral controlled sub-stances

• Drug therapy requiring inten-sive monitoring for toxicity

• Decision not to resuscitate, or to de-escalate care because of poor prognosis

Table of Risk

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Calculating the Overall MDM

High44High

Moderate33Moderate

Low22Low

Minimal11Straight Forward

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1 – 5 from any systemsPF

2 from 9 systemsComp

BulletsExam

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1/32 – 9ExtDet

NoneNoneBriefPF

3/310ExtComp

PFSHROSHPIHx

High≥4≥4High

Mod33Mod

Low22Low

Min0 - 11SF

RiskData PtsProb PtsMDM

Requires two out of three

Problem Focused History Problem Focused Exam Straightforward MDM

Least frequently used code for these encountersReimbursement is about $35.00

Time required would be 10 minutes

10SFPFPF99201

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What Does a 99201 Look Like?

A patient presents with a simple bee sting on the fingerAfter a quick examination, you recommend ice to decrease the swellingNo further treatment or follow-upHow would you code and document this encounter?

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MDM Points

Self limited or minor (Ma

New problem, additional work-up planned

New problem, no additiowork-up planned

Established problem, worsening

Established problem, sta

Problems/DDx

Total Po

•Parenteral controlled substances•Drug therapy requiring intensive monitoring for toxicity•Obtain DNR or de-escalate care

•Cardiovascular imaging, with contrast, with identified risk factors•Cardiac EP studies•Diagnostic endoscopies, with identified risk factors

•One or more chronic illness, with severe exacerbation•Acute or chronic illness or injury, which poses a threat to life or bodily function•An abrupt change in neurological status

•IV fluids, with additives

studies, with contrast, with no identified risk factors

•One exace•Two stable chronic illnesses•Undiagnosed new problem, with uncertain prognosis

Moderate

•Twominor•One •Acutillnesrhinit

•One probltinea

Minimal

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High44HighMod33ModerateLow22LowMin0 - 11SF

60HighCompComp9920545ModDetDet99204

Straightforward MDM goes along with EITHER a 99201 or a 99202. Which of these is the correct target code?

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99201 vs. 99202

1. Wh2. Wh3. Is it

99283 vs. 99284

99201 vs. 99202

“Medical necessity of a service is the overarching criterion for payment in addition to the individual requirements of a CPT code. It would not be medically necessary or appropriate to bill a higher level of E/M service when a lower level of service is warranted. The volume of documentation should not be the primary influence upon which a specific level of service is billed.”

Medicare Carrier Manual

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CC: “My finger hurts.”

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wollen and warm with mild ctate lesion

SFPFPF99201MDMExamHistoryTarget Code

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Second least frequently usedcode for these encountersReimbursemenabout $61.00

20SFEPFEPF99202

BulletsExam

None1BriefEPF

1/32 – 9ExtDet

NoneNoneBriefPF

3/310ExtComp

PFSHROSHPIHx

High≥4≥4High

Mod33Mod

Low22Low

Min0 - 11SF

EPF History EPF Exam Straightforward MDM

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You see an otherwise healthy teenager with a mild sore throatYou diagnose a simple viral URI and recommend rest and fluids, with Tylenol if needed for discomfort or feverHow would you code and document this encounter?

Self limi

New prowork-up

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Establis

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•Prescription drug management•IV fluids, with additives

•Cardiac stress test•Cardiovascular imaging studies, with contrast, with no identified risk factors

•One chronic illness, with mild exacerbation, •Two stable chronic illnesses•Undiagnosed new problem, with uncertain prognosis

Moderate

•Over the counter drugs•Minor surgery, with no risk factors•PT/OT•IV fluids, without additives

•Physiologic tests not under stress, e.g., PFTs•Non-cardiovascular imaging studies with contrast•ABG•Skin biopsies

•Two or more self-limited or minor problems•One stable chronic illness•Acute uncomplicated injury or illness, e.g., cystitis, allergic rhinitis, sprain

•Rest•Gargles•Superficial dressings

•Laboratory tests •Chest X-rays•EKG/EEG, Echocardiogram

•One self-limited or minor problem, e.g., cold, insect bite, tinea corporis.

Minimal

Management Options

Diagnostic ProceduresPresenting ProblemsRisk

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This histoa brief Hof one sy

Planning out the DocumentationThree out of three key components requiredWe know we have the MDMCo

SFEPFEPF99202MDMExamHistoryTarget Code

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Constitutional Eyes ENMT Neck

Chest/Breasts

Musculoskeletal

Neurologic

Psychiatric

GI GULungs

Requires only 6 - 11 bullets from ANY organ systems

urished, non-toxic white male

HPI: The patient is a pleasant a 15 year old male who presents with a sore throat which began three days ago.

CC: Sore throat

udate; TM’s intact and pearly

SFEPFEPF99202MDMExamHistoryTarget Code

E/M Insight: Expanded Problem Focused Exam An expanded problem focused exam requires six to 11 bullets from any systems. In this case the following seven bullets were documented: 1. Thr2. Des3. Exa4. Exa5. Exa6. Aus7. Auscultation of heart This adds up more than enough bullets to qualify.

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Most frequently used code for thesencountersReimbursement is about $90.00

30LowDetDet99203

BulletsExam

None1BriefEPF

1/32 – 9ExtDet

NoneNoneBriefPF

3/310ExtComp

PFSHROSHPIHx

High≥4≥4High

Mod33Mod

Low22Low

Min0 - 11SF

Detailed History Detailed Exam Low Complexity MDM

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Total Points = 1Total Points = 3

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Moderate

•Two or more sminor problems•One stable chr•Acute uncompillness, e.g., cystrhinitis, sprain

•Rest•Laboratory tests •One self-limited or minor problem, e.g., ctinea corporis.

Minimal

Management Options

HighModerate

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This histoextendedand 1/3 P

Planning out the DocumentationThree out of three key components requiredWe know we have the MDMCo

9920Target C

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CC: Dysp

1/3DetaiPFSHROSHPIHistory

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Requires an tus of threfrom

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Musculoskeletal

Neurologic

Psychiatric

GI GULungs

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systems

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LowDetDet99203MDMExamHistoryTarget Code

E/M Insight: Detailed Exam

A detailed exam requires 12 bullets from any organ systems. The exam-ple above contains the following bullets:

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Assessment: Probable GERD

Plan: 1. OT2. Ele3. Sm4. Life5. RT6. Co

99203Target Cod

E/M Insight: Low Complexity MDM

Low complexity

to qualify for any given level of complexity.

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Second most frequently used code for these encountersReimbursement is about $137.00

45ModCompComp99204

BulletsExam

None1BriefEPF

1/32 – 9ExtDet

NoneNoneBriefPF

3/310ExtComp

PFSHROSHPIHx

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Mod33Mod

Low22Low

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Moderate

•Over the counter drugs•Minor surgery, with no risk factors•PT/OT•IV fluids, without

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Management Options

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Constitutional • Three vit• General

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Plan: 1.2.3.

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Third most frequently used code for these encountersReimbursement is about $173.00

60HighCompComp99205

99201 1.3%99999999

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MDM Points

Self limited or minor (Max 2)

New problem, additional work-up planned

New problem, no additional work-up planned

Established problem, worsening

Established problem, stable

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Total Points =

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Moderate

•Over the counter drugs•Minor surgery, with no

•Physiologic tests not under stress, e.g., PFTs

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Minimal

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History Physical MDM

Identify the “correct” level of carePerform the documentation in a purpose-driven manner Don’t over-document!Use the accepted documentation shortcuts

Peter R. Jensen, MD, CPC

Online and On-site Physician-to-Physician E/M Coding Education

1-888-U-EM-CODE

pjensen@emuniversity.com

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