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Hospital E&M visits

Date: May 28, 2021

Question:

Can a physician bill an E&M code on a patient that was not seen face-to-face? When rounding on patients, there are times where the patient is off the floor having a test done. The physician documents a note and reviews labs, testing, and makes changes to medication. All aspects of the E&M note are completed, except for the physical exam. Would the physician be able to bill this service out on a time based manner?

Question ID : 15531
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