Endocrinology
Cognitive specialty, mostly E/M. Procedural revenue comes from CGM interpretation, thyroid ultrasound and biopsy, and MNT supervision. CGM coding is a regulatory layer cake — get the time, sensor source, and patient setup right or the claim gets denied.
Top billed codes
The codes that drive revenue in this specialty. Click any code for documentation requirements, modifiers, and pitfalls.
| Code | Description | wRVU | Total RVU | Medicare $ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Office o/p est mod 30 min The workhorse code. Two or more chronic problems with progression/treatment changes, OR one undiagnosed new problem with uncertain prognosis, OR prescription drug management. | 1.92 | 4.06 | $136 | Details → |
| 99215 | Office o/p est hi 40 min Severe exacerbation, decompensated chronic illness, decision regarding hospitalization, or extensive comorbidity management requiring high-risk decision-making. | 2.80 | 5.76 | $192 | Details → |
| G2211 | Complex e/m visit add on Add-on to office E/M (99202-99215) when you are the continuing focal point for all needed care (primary care) OR the ongoing care provider for a single serious/complex condition. | 0.33 | 0.52 | $17 | Details → |
| 95249 | CGM personal, patient-provided setup One-time CGM setup and training when patient owns the device. Once per device, not once per visit. | 0.00 | 1.80 | $60 | Details → |
| 95250 | Cont gluc mntr phys/qhp eqp Practice-supplied CGM (you own the device and loan it for a sample period). Once per 30 days. | 0.00 | 4.57 | $153 | Details → |
| 95251 | Cont gluc mntr analysis i&r CGM data review and interpretation. Once per 30 days regardless of who supplied the device. | 0.68 | 1.05 | $35 | Details → |
| 76536 | US soft tissue head/neck (thyroid) Diagnostic neck ultrasound for thyroid nodules, neck masses. | 0.59 | 3.22 | $108 | Details → |
| 60100 | Biopsy thyroid percutaneous needle Percutaneous needle biopsy of the thyroid. | 1.53 | 2.70 | $90 | Details → |
| G0270 | MNT subsequent, 15 min, dx changed Subsequent MNT visit when there has been a change in the patient's condition, diagnosis, or treatment regimen. | 0.45 | 0.77 | $26 | Details → |
| G0447 | Behavior counsel obesity 15m Obesity counseling using the USPSTF intensive behavioral model. Requires BMI ≥30. | 0.60 | 1.02 | $34 | Details → |
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