Additional Coding Considerations for Well Visits: 96110, 96127, 96160, 96161

96110 Developmental screening (e.g., developmental milestone survey, speech and language delay screen), with scoring and documentation, per standardized instrument Guidance on when to use this code for Pediatric well visits:    Add this code for 18 and 24 month well visit when complete MCHAT Can also add this code if complete developmental screening scoring tool.…

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2020 COVID-19 Pandemic and Shut down of the economy – What does the phase re-openings Mean to Pediatric Practices?

The COVID-19 Pandemic caught the entire nation by surprise in March.  On March 13th, President Trump declared a state of emergency and by March 16th every state declared a state of emergency.  The Pandemic and the state of emergency caused shutting down activities, schools, work, stores, offices and travel.   Initially, many individuals hoped the…

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The Effects of COVID-19 on Pediatric Practices

Visits in pediatric practices were as expected through the week ending Saturday, March 14th, 2020.  Starting Monday, March 16th, the impact of businesses and school closures as well as the awareness of COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the engagement of patients with pediatric practices.  The COVID-19 Pandemic is an event that pediatric practices…

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