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Check For Time Notes on Discharge Coding

Question: The physician admitted a patient and then discharged the patient five days later. Before discharging the patient from the hospital, the doctor spent more than 30 minutes examining the patient as well as giving instructions for continuing care and medication to her family. Should I bill 99239?

Answer: You may report 99239 (Hospital [...]
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