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    Wiki New to Outpatient Hospital Coding

    Scenario: A patient is registered in the hospital as outpatient and the physician sees the patient. Do they bill under 99201-99205 or 99211-99215? New versus established rules would apply in this case. Any help is appreciated.
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    Wiki Observation versus ER vist and in or outpatient E/M

    We are a private practice specializing in Orthopedic Surgery, with on call duties at the local hospitals. Recently we hired a new coder, who believes our physicians should be using the observation codes when called into ER or when the patient has been admitted by Hospital Medical Services. We...
    • MARY K
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    • admitted codes e/m observation outpatient
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    • Forum: E/M
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    Wiki Employment Opportunities - Hines, IL

    Edward Hines Jr. Hospital currently has positions open for Inpatient Lead Coder and Outpatient Lead Coder. Salary range is $25.41 to 33.04. We are also looking for Inpatient and Outpatient Coders salary range $14.99 to $29.92 depending on experience. Telework/remote work may be available for...
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    Wiki CPC with in-Facility Experience seeking Remote Position

    Hello, My name is Tatiana and I am desiring to work from home on a part-time or contract basis. I have my CPC and have over three years of in-facility coding experience working with Intermountain Healthcare in Utah. Some of the skills I have been able to develop as a patient service rep/...
    • wtlicalzi
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    • cpc-medical-coder experience outpatient remote remote coder
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    • Forum: Resume Postings
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    Wiki Outpatient VS Inpatient

    Could anyone tell me where I can find the rule where it says you can't treat a patient in the outpatient setting while in the hospital? We have patients that are being transported to our Radiation Oncology facility for therapy without discharging them from the hospital. That way they can then...
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    Wiki OBGYN Observation Coding

    Our facility participates on a Residency Program which provides OBGYN teaching. Should an E/M observation code (99217-99220) be billed or E/M outpatient code (99201-99215) when the patient is on Labor and Delivery for 24 hours or less? Thanks.
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