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Oct 21st, 2013 - bjduncans
TCM Face-to-face within 2 bus days
If the PCP sees the patient within the 2 business days, does that count for the initial phone call?
Oct 21st, 2013 - nmaguire 2,606
re: TCM Face-to-face within 2 bus days
Code 99495:
communication (direct contact, telephone, or electronic) with the patient and/or caregiver within 2 business days of discharge;
medical decision-making of high complexity during the service period; and
a face-to-face visit within 14 calendar days of discharge.
Oct 21st, 2013 - nmaguire 2,606
re: TCM Face-to-face within 2 bus days
these are two separate service: a phone call and then an office visit, must do both