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Billable visit?

Date: May 24, 2021

Question:

Patient sees Dr. A in office on 3/3. Tests are ordered. Based on results of test, patient advised in a telephone conversation to have a heart cath. Patient wanted to wait, called back, and was given an appointment for little over a month later. Patient saw Dr. B in the office on 4/6, consents signed, and H&P updated (as required by hospital) for the cath. Note says patient being seen for H/P update prior to cath. HPI and exam were done. Is this a billable visit?

Question ID : 15502
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