Author Topic: Wellness and 1 month follow up (Read 1344 times)

stellerdobes · « **on:** March 28, 2019, 04:25:54 PM »

Can these be billed on the same day? We have patients complaining that they don't won't to come in twice in one month. My provider was wondering if we can do them in the same day. If so does there need to be 2 notes and can it go on one bill with a modifier

Michele · « **Reply #1 on:** April 02, 2019, 10:32:31 AM »

What code are you using for the 1 month follow up? E/M 99211-99215? If so, yes, you can bill a wellness and an OV on the same date. You need to have separate notes for each visit, and the 25 modifier is needed. Also, make sure the time portion is only for the part of the visit for that code. Seems obvious but not all catch that. For example if you have a total visit of 45 minutes, 20 on Wellness, and 25 on follow up, follow up visit should be coded only considering the 25 minutes spent.

stellerdobes · « **Reply #2 on:** April 02, 2019, 11:20:11 PM »

yes the 99211-215 codes. Thank you

Sriram_Sub · « **Reply #3 on:** April 05, 2019, 10:50:22 AM »

Also, the diagnosis codes have to be mapped with the CPT codes appropriately. Please keep in mind.

nanap · « **Reply #4 on:** April 30, 2019, 01:36:21 PM »

I was told that most recently you can no longer bill a wellness and sick visit on the same day

Medical Billing Forum · « **Reply #4 on:** April 30, 2019, 01:36:21 PM »

Michele · « **Reply #5 on:** April 30, 2019, 02:31:54 PM »

Who told you that? I have not heard that.

Medical Billing Forum · « **Reply #5 on:** April 30, 2019, 02:31:54 PM »

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