Can I bill a 23 and a 16500 when the patient presents for the first pregnancy consult?

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Yes. The diagnosis of the pregnancy using urine Bhcg is sufficient to bill a 23 at the initial consult for the diagnosis. (Reference TN 4.3)

 

 

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