You can document total time spent with patient either by selecting the start and end time, or by entering the total time.
On the BV Counseling template, do the following to record the counseling time:
Enter the Start time. You can click the clock icon to record the current time or enter the time manually.
Enter the End time by clicking the clock or enter the time. The Time Requirements for E&M coding are listed next to the time fields.
Alternatively, you can enter the total encounter time by clicking in the Total Encounter Time field and selecting the total time from a picklist.
The application calculates the total time automatically.
Enter Verbal Counseling.
Enter Coordination of Care.
Enter the Printed Materials given to the patient.
Click the E&M Key button at the bottom of the template.
Click the Finalize button to go to the Finalize Visit template for charge submission or click Save and Close at the top of the template to return to Billable Visit.
