Kris78
Networker
I have a coding question regarding inpatient billing. I've been looking for information in regards to this, but I have yet to find anything conclusive.
Let's say a palliative care dr saw a patient on may 2, 2016 and billed for these services..let's say 99222.
Then he goes back may 5, 2016 to visit with the patients family and other doctors to discuss plan of care in regard to his palliative care needs, he writes his note, and then bills a 99356 for prolonged service.
Considering that 99356 cannot be billed by itself on a claim without the 99222 first, how would I actually bill for his services?
If he documented on the may 5th note that it was a continuation of may 2 visit, would I be able to bill the 99356 on the same claim as the may 2 visit? (doesn't sound right)
Any guidance on this matter would be appreciated
**Patient has MEDICARE.
Let's say a palliative care dr saw a patient on may 2, 2016 and billed for these services..let's say 99222.
Then he goes back may 5, 2016 to visit with the patients family and other doctors to discuss plan of care in regard to his palliative care needs, he writes his note, and then bills a 99356 for prolonged service.
Considering that 99356 cannot be billed by itself on a claim without the 99222 first, how would I actually bill for his services?
If he documented on the may 5th note that it was a continuation of may 2 visit, would I be able to bill the 99356 on the same claim as the may 2 visit? (doesn't sound right)
Any guidance on this matter would be appreciated
**Patient has MEDICARE.