jvalntine
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Doc does initial inpatient and codes 99223 and has proper documentation for the level. 2 hours later the doc see patient and notes chart that he spent 30 minutes. The doc bills 99291 for this service. The doc discharges the patient the next day. I do not want to allow the 99291 because the documentation does not indicate it is a life threatening. Can this doc report prolonged service since he spent 30 minutes extra that day, or does the doc have to have total time of both visits documented. Is this second visit of the day not able to be reported?
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jv
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jv