Be careful Eric. The number of codes has little to do with the proper coding for an office visit. You could have all the codes in the world on there and still not qualify for a higher code if you don't have the supporting documentation. The little coding helper on AC actually does a pretty good job of summarizing what you need in your note for the various office level visits. I am becoming wary of advice from billing companies, as they don't always seem to know as much as they should and most have an incentive to bill more charges (even when there isn't real documentation to back it up)because they are paid by how much money comes back. But you will be the one paying back money with interest(and penalties and jail time if applicable) if an audit of your charts finds you have been "overbilling" the carrier. Not sure what this has to do with diabetes tracking, but didn't want you guys to get screwed by poor/incomplete advice.


David Russell, MD
Eastsound, WA (Orcas Island)