mrolf
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I know the admitting physician needs to put the AI modiifer on the initial hospital admit code and the consulting dr uses just initial hospital admit code. I have been told that the admitting dr does not have to put the AI modifier on unless the consulting dr sees the patient on the same day as the initial hospital admit. For example if the admitting dr admits on 01/01/10 and the consulting dr sees the patient on a different day 01/02/10, the modifier AI does not have to be used because it is not on the same day as the initial admit code. It that correct. It does not state that specifically in the instructions I have read. Please advise. Thanks