What are the three factors upon which evaluation and management codes are based? What are the three key components of patient services? What are the four contributing factors that could affect correct code selection? Please explain each factor or element listed out.
Mrs. London, a 55-year-old woman with diabetes, is referred to a dietitian by her physician because her physician believes that she is not eating properly. The dietitian spends an hour in the initial assessment of Mrs. London. Why is it important for a diabetic to maintain a proper diet, and how might a dietitian assist in improving the diet of a diabetic patient? How should the dietitian’s services be coded [Tips- A dietitian’s services are coded with the medical, nutritional therapy codes (i.e., 97802) and are reported in increments of 15 minutes. Think about the types of codes the dietitian would use (a) medical nutrition therapy code, (b) initial assessment and intervention code, (c) individual, face-to-face with the patient code, etc.]