Non-face-to-face Prolonged Evaluation and Management, 30+ min
Prolonged Evaluation and Management (E/M) services are essential in certain situations, demanding precise coding to capture the extended nature of patient encounters. CPT code 99469 designates prolonged clinical staff service (clinical staff is required) in the office or other outpatient setting, requiring direct supervision by a physician or other qualified healthcare professional. This code is applied when clinical staff provides prolonged services in the office or other outpatient setting under the direct supervision of a physician or other qualified healthcare professional, extending beyond the typical duration of E/M services.
In the landscape of E/M services, 99469 plays a crucial role, representing prolonged clinical staff service in the office or other outpatient setting. Clinical staff, under the direct supervision of a physician or other qualified healthcare professional, utilizes this code when providing prolonged services, extending beyond the usual duration of E/M services. Its use ensures accurate documentation of efforts in providing extended care during patient encounters in the outpatient setting.
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