I see this as a 99222. Auditor states 99223 for decision emergency major surgery:
Pt comes in and is diagnosed with acute appendicitis. Pt has DM only. Surgeon discusses lap appy and gives pt option of non-operative management with antibiotics or lap appy. Pt chooses lap appy. Pt taken to OR and 44970 is performed. Pt discharged the next day.
Am I incorrect?
Pt comes in and is diagnosed with acute appendicitis. Pt has DM only. Surgeon discusses lap appy and gives pt option of non-operative management with antibiotics or lap appy. Pt chooses lap appy. Pt taken to OR and 44970 is performed. Pt discharged the next day.
Am I incorrect?