F2F

danielle.stevens@essentiahealth.org

Is it ok to code off the F2f? Er note states LLE leg swelling and the F2f indicates patient has Venous insufficiency LLE edema?

Thanks!

Danie Stevens
Home Health Coder, RHIT
Essentia Health St. Mary's
114 Frazee Street East Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
218-314-7857
Danielle.Stevens@essentiahealth.org

Nancy.Wolverton@kindred.com

Hi Danie.
The FTF encounter is no longer a form but is the actual physician's documentation of time spent with the patient discussing the need for HH and why.
That said, the physician-signed document stating a medical condition is what you code; the doctor being the one who certifies your patient for HH, and has documented an actual encounter (FTF) with the patient in which the condition is documented as well justifying HH.
That said, the Venous Insufficiency is a diagnosis. LE swelling is a sign/symptom.

Nancy Wolverton RN,CCM
QR Specialist, Central Office
5800 West 10th St., Suite 300
Little Rock, AR. 72205
Ph# 501-280-4913
Fax# 501-280-4385
Nancy.Wolverton@arkansas.gov