aeberle2
Networker
Is it possible for a specialty group practice to bill 2 E/M services on the same date if they are done at 2 different facilities?
For example, pt is seen as inpt consult at Hosp 1 with Dr. A. Pt is found to have acute MI and is transferred to Hosp 2 for a higher level of care. Dr. B (from the same specialty group as Dr. A) admits the pt to Hosp 2 and dictates an H &P. Can both E/M services be billed?
*Keep in mind that Hosp 1 is a small hospital not equipped to handle certain acute-care situations.
I would appreciate any insight you can provide, as this is an situation I am seeing more and more often.
For example, pt is seen as inpt consult at Hosp 1 with Dr. A. Pt is found to have acute MI and is transferred to Hosp 2 for a higher level of care. Dr. B (from the same specialty group as Dr. A) admits the pt to Hosp 2 and dictates an H &P. Can both E/M services be billed?
*Keep in mind that Hosp 1 is a small hospital not equipped to handle certain acute-care situations.
I would appreciate any insight you can provide, as this is an situation I am seeing more and more often.