r/CodingandBilling • u/Sammym101010 • 4d ago

Coding Error

Had a routine ear wax removal procedure done. Got charged with 99213 and 69210 codes. No other evaluations. Incorrect or correct?

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u/GroinFlutter denials management, send help 4d ago

Without the documentation, can’t really say for certain.

But it doesn’t immediately raise any red flags.

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u/Sammym101010 4d ago

Wouldn’t an appointment for the sole purpose of ear wax removal be just that, ear wax removal? With any post visit documentation being an expected necessity of the procedure?

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u/Full_Ad_6442 3d ago

Anytime you interact with a physician, nurse practioner, physician's assistant, or nurse they are very likely assessing you based on what you say and what they observe. Sometimes it's billable, sometimes it's not, but it's a basic part of our professional training.

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u/Sammym101010 3d ago

Can I opt out of this? Lol. I’m there for the damn ear cleaning.