ED Coding and Reimbursement Alert

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Be Confident in Coding for Teaching Physicians

Question: A resident in the ED sees a new patient complaining of heartburn. The resident conducts an expanded problem-focused history and exam and prescribes some antacids. All of this is documented in the resident's progress note. The ED physician, who is working as a "teaching physician," also evaluates the patient, and writes a brief note stating that he examined the patient and was involved in the key or critical aspects of the patient's care. How should I report this encounter?Minnesota SubscriberAnswer: On the claim, you should report 99282 (Emergency Department visit for the evaluation and management of a patient, which requires these three key components: an expanded problem focused history; an expanded problem focused examination; and medical decision making of low complexity), with 787.1 (Symptoms involving digestive system; heartburn). You should also attach modifier GC (This service has been performed in part by a resident under the direction of a [...]
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