Reference no: EM132854853
Billing and Coding Exercise
Maria P was born Jan 1, 1952 (65 years old), non-smoker Hispanic female coming to see you for the management of T2DM. Her blood glucose levels are uncontrolled and she complains of increasing numbness in her feet, frequent urination during the day and overnight.
Medical history: T2DM, hypertension, hyperlipidemia
Height/Weight: 5ft 4 in 150 lbs
Labs: FBG: 178 mg/dl, A1C=8% LDL 116 mg/dl, HDL 54 mg/dl, TG: 545 mg/dl
BP: 150/90
Meds: Metformin, lisinopril
Question 1. Is she eligible for MNT through Medicare?
Question 2. Is she eligible for Intense Behavioral Therapy?
Question 3. Using this information complete an MNT example form You obtain appropriate labs for Maria and provide nutritional counseling for Maria from 2:05PM to 3:05PM.
Question 4. How do you bill Medicare for this service? What CPT code do you use? How many units do you bill?