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Fam Pract Manag. 2002;9(1):18

Preventive care & the E/M guidelines

Review of blood-gas analysis

Draining a hematoma

THANKS TO OUR REVIEW PANEL

These questions and answers were reviewed by the FPM Coding & Documentation Review Panel, which includes:

Robert H. Bosl, MD, FAAFP, Starbuck Clinic, Starbuck, Minn.; Thomas A. Felger, MD, ABFP, CMCM, St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, South Bend, Ind.; David Filipi, MD, MBA, and the Coding and Compliance Department of Physicians Clinic, Omaha, Neb.; Lynn Handy, CPC, LPN, RevCare Inc., Cypress, Calif.; Emily Hill, PA-C, Hill & Associates, Wilmington, N.C.; Joy Newby, LPN, CPC, Joy Newby & Associates Inc., Indianapolis, Ind.; P. Lynn Sallings, CPC, Area Health Education Center, Family Medical Center, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Fayetteville, Ark.

Editor’s notes: While this department represents our best efforts to provide accurate information and useful advice, we cannot guarantee that third-party payers will accept the coding and documentation recommended. Because CPT and ICD-9 codes change annually, you should refer to the current CPT and ICD-9 manuals and the “Documentation Guidelines for Evaluation and Management Services” for the most detailed and up-to-date information.

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Send questions and comments to fpmedit@aafp.org, or add your comments below. While this department attempts to provide accurate information, some payers may not accept the advice given. Refer to the current CPT and ICD-10 coding manuals and payer policies.

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