Leveling a Visit for an Acute Uncomplicated Illness

NOV 11, 202516 MIN
CodeCast | Medical Billing and Coding Insights

Leveling a Visit for an Acute Uncomplicated Illness

NOV 11, 202516 MIN

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<p>The September 2025 issue of CPT® Assistant raised important questions about how to appropriately level an evaluation and management (E/M) encounter when the presenting problem is an acute, uncomplicated illness or injury. A growing number of providers have been assigning Level 4 codes simply because an antibiotic was prescribed. However, this approach may not be […]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.terryfletcher.net/podcast/2025/11/leveling-a-visit-for-an-acute-uncomplicated-illness/">Leveling a Visit for an Acute Uncomplicated Illness</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.terryfletcher.net">Terry Fletcher Consulting, Inc.</a>.</p>