Evaluation and Management codes are used to code surgical ...

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Evaluation and Management codes are used to code surgical procedures.
 
 Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

When modifier 22, increased procedural services, is reported, an insurance company may require a special report to be completed. List four items that would be reported on the special report.

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Answer to Question 1

False

Answer to Question 2

Any four of the following should be listed:
A complete description of the procedure performed

The reason that the service fell outside the parameters of the CPT code description

The time, effort, and equipment used during the procedure

The complexity of the case, describing the patient's condition and symptoms

that occur during the procedure

The preoperative and postoperative diagnoses

Pertinent physical findings that affected the case and procedure

Any diagnostic and therapeutic services that were rendered in association with the procedure

Concurrent diagnosis, symptoms, and problems that were present

The anticipated follow-up care