No. Only time spent on the day of the patient’s encounter can be counted towards the time spent with the patient. Additionally, reviewing labs, outside reports, consultations, speaking with physicians, or providing coordination of care on the day of the encounter can be counted towards the time spent and the level of E&M coded for.
If I am reviewing a patient’s chart the day before since I know it is going to be a complicated visit, knowing an increased amount of time will be spent with the patient, am I entitled to bill for that?
No. Only time spent on the day of the patient’s encounter can be counted towards the time spent with the patient. Additionally, reviewing labs, outside reports, consultations, speaking with physicians, or providing coordination of care on the day of the encounter can be counted towards the time spent and the level of E&M coded for.
If I am reviewing a patient’s chart the day before since I know it is going to be a complicated visit, knowing an increased amount of time will be spent with the patient, am I entitled to bill for that?