AdamlShoop
Networker
As i'm studying these e/m guidelines, I feel as if the pattern is that the e/m service code to use depends on where the patient ENDED up. For example, if the patient has an OUTPATIENT encounter, but ends up in "OBSERVATION STATUS" then the code from INITIAL OBSERVATION STATUS section is used.
However, if they are in OBSERVATION STATUS, and then are ADMITTED, then an INITIAL HOSPITAL CARE code is used.
Is this correct. Is the correct code to be used, dependant on where they were finally seen before discharge? Thank you.
However, if they are in OBSERVATION STATUS, and then are ADMITTED, then an INITIAL HOSPITAL CARE code is used.
Is this correct. Is the correct code to be used, dependant on where they were finally seen before discharge? Thank you.