You Be the Coder: Include Mirror Exam in E/M Code
Question: When an otolaryngologist performs a same-day office visit and mirror exam, should I include the diagnostic procedure in the E/M code? May I bill 31505 if the physician uses the mirror to diagnose a separate problem?Virginia SubscriberAnswer: You should never bill 31505 (Laryngoscopy, indirect; diagnostic [separate procedure]) in addition to 99201-99215 (Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation [...]
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