Year: 2014
Resolution Number: 39
Action Taken: Approved as Amended
Status:
Author(s): David Walsworth, MD
Sponsor: David Walsworth, MD
On behalf of:
Committee: A (Medical Care Delivery)
Resolved Section(s):
RESOLVED: That MSMS work with national organizations to revise coding and payment policy to recognize additional work in managing multiple diagnoses in a single Evaluation and Management encounter provided in the office setting; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That MSMS educate physicians on optimal coding for complex patients including coding to the highest appropriate level, billing on the basis of time, and prolonged services.
RESOLVED: That MSMS work with national organizations to revise coding and payment policy to recognize additional work in managing multiple diagnoses in a single Evaluation and Management encounter provided in the office setting; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That MSMS educate physicians on optimal coding for complex patients including coding to the highest appropriate level, billing on the basis of time, and prolonged services.
Fiscal Note: NULL
Resolution: View PDF for Payment for Complex Care
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