Maximize Use of Observation Codes to Get Paid for Continuous ED Care
Published on Tue Jun 25, 2013
Patients often present to the ED with signs and symptoms that indicate a possibly serious illness—but which could also indicate a minor complaint. Chest pain is a good example. Is the patient suffering from a cardiac problem that may lead to a myocardial infarction (MI)? Or, is it simply gastrointestinal distress? Often, the only way to tell is to keep [...]