consult coding question

A patient came into the office to see one of our OBGYN's she was actually on the sched for two of the doctors and one time. They both saw her for the same problem however the second doctor counseled her on an upcoming "sling" procedure. Can they both put thru a E/M visit for her. Or what is the best way for this to be coded. Also I don't believe the secondary doctor has any notes the first doctor documented all the notes?? Thanks sorry if confusing.

Oct 16th, 2012 - nmaguire 2,606

re: consult coding question

You code the physician who documented an encounter

Oct 16th, 2012 - TerryC 39

re: consult coding question

Ok thank you,,If perhaps the doctor had documented for himself would they both be able to charge??

Oct 16th, 2012 - Codapedia Editor 1,399

re: consult coding question

No, two physicians of the same specialty in the same group should bill and be paid as if they were one physician.

See the Codapedia article, "physicians in a group."