ED Coding and Reimbursement Alert

In-House Emergencies:

Make the Call: Subsequent Hospital, Outpatient Visit, or Consult?

Patient status and documentation will determine your code choice When an ED physician is called to in-house codes or other emergencies, it’s essential to accurately document services and procedures. That documentation will guide your way to the correct codes. For example: You may consider billing for an initial consult if all the requirements are met. In some circumstances the ED [...]
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