OP consultation

The physician sees a new patient in consultation for a total of 35 minutes. Using time as the key factor, what is the correct code for this visit if 20 minutes are spent in counseling and coordination and care? which code to use among the given options as follows 99202, 99203, 99242, 99243

Jul 9th, 2011 - nmaguire 2,606

re: OP consultation

medicare- 99203
Other- 99242

Jul 15th, 2011 - ravip3366 19

re: OP consultation

How can you choose one between 99242 (30 minutes) and 99243 (40 minutes) when the time is 35 minutes? can you explain me elaborately.

Jul 15th, 2011 -

re: OP consultation

You can always code a lower code, but NEVER a higher code if the notes don't support it.