Fam Pract Manag. 2010;17(5):36
Cindy Hughes is the AAFP's coding and compliance specialist and is a contributing editor to Family Practice Management. Author disclosure: nothing to disclose. These answers were reviewed by the FPM Coding & Documentation Review Panel, which includes Robert H. Bosl, MD, FAAFP; Marie Felger, CPC, CCS-P; Thomas A. Felger, MD, DABFP, CMCM; David Filipi, MD, MBA, and the Coding and Compliance Department of Physicians Clinic; Emily Hill, PA-C; Kent Moore; Joy Newby, LPN, CPC; P. Lynn Sallings, CPC; and Susan Welsh, CPC, MHA.
Documenting medication review
Pre-op medical clearance
Discharge and transfer to another hospital
Editor's note: While this department attempts to provide accurate information, some payers may not agree with our advice. You should refer to current CPT and ICD-9 coding manuals and payer policies.
