consultation coding

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    Wiki Consult while in Observation

    I'm working on a case where the PT (11 yo) was originally admitted to the ER and the ER provider contacted for a consult the 1st provider (orthopedic). PT was moved to OBS and 1st provider preformed SX, after which the 1st provider sent for 2nd provider (pediatric) for consult for a general...
  2. T

    Wiki Help please....99244 billed with circumcision performed on same visit.

    Hi All- I am new to pediatric urology billing and need help understanding this encounter. The provider is billing 99244 with modifier -25 , the patient was referred to him for a consultation for the evaluation of nb circumcision. He performed the circumcision in the same consult visit. He also...
  3. A

    Wiki Physician Coding Consult vs Admission

    So I have a dilema where my psych doctors are doing consults in the medical floor and suggesting admission for psych care- the next day, they create an H&P. How does the physician coding and billing work? Do I bill the consult from the day before and then bill an H&P the next day? Or does...
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