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For example, if the patient was admitted for angina, but later developed cardiogenic shock, both the admit and the critical care could be billed, Fletcher says, but modifier -25 (significant, separately identifiable evaluation and management service by the same physician on the same day of the procedure or other service) should be attached to the admit code.
You also should be prepared to submit hard copy and documentation to demonstrate the times of the day that the services were rendered, she says.