Wiki Coding for Off hour call outs for emergencies

[mabynlynn]

If the Doctor is called out at night for a hospital consult or a trauma, is there a certain modifier that should be used with the E and M codes, or is there a special set of codes that should be used instead? For example: If he gets called out for a trach, or called for a trauma facial fractures. I am new at coding and learning ENT Coding. Any input or advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

[mitchellde]

Look in the CPT book for the additional codes for on call required by the facility or the codes in the E&M section for stand by services. One of those should fit.

 

[mabynlynn]

Thank you. That info was a great help.