Time spent alone by the resident (i.e., performing critical care activities in the absence of the teaching physician) cannot be counted toward critical care time. Only time spent performing critical c... [ Read More ]
The original post was submitted over 3 and a half years ago. 99285 and 99291 are not reported together on the same date of service.
[URL="http://www.acep.org/content.aspx?id=30466"]http://www.acep.or... [ Read More ]
Per CMS: Hospital emergency department services are not payable for the same calendar date as critical care services when provided by the same physician to the same patient.
Per ACEP:
FAQ 7. Can a cr... [ Read More ]