kkremer
New
I have several hospital claims that have clinical codes on them (99211,99213, etc.) The patient's are outpatient and usually are there for lab work or chemo. Can the hospital bill this code on the same day when the patient has an office visit?
If the patient is there for lab work why is there a 99211 code attached to the visit? All I can think of is the oncology office is considered part of the hospital so they are charging an office visit at the hospital!
I feel we are incorrect to process the claim because it seems to be double dipping. I did not take classes on hospital coding. Maybe I should have.
Most of our patient's are Medicare. I appreciate any help you can give me.
If the patient is there for lab work why is there a 99211 code attached to the visit? All I can think of is the oncology office is considered part of the hospital so they are charging an office visit at the hospital!
I feel we are incorrect to process the claim because it seems to be double dipping. I did not take classes on hospital coding. Maybe I should have.
Most of our patient's are Medicare. I appreciate any help you can give me.