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Official Description

Prolonged Evaluation and Management Services: When the face-to-face or floor/unit service(s) provided is prolonged or otherwise greater than that usually required for the highest level of evaluation and management service within a given category, it may be identified by adding modifier 21 to the evaluation and management code number. A report may also be appropriate.

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Short Descr Prolonged Evaluation and Management Services
Medium Descr Prolonged Evaluation and Management Services
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