hawkinsj
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Can a 99204 be billed day one for surgeons patient to consult on patient that surgeon admitted as observation followed by 99232 for rounding on day two. I say no. The consult should be billed in its own event as a consult by the Hospitalist and then start a new event on day two for Hospital service as patient had been changed to in patient status. Would appending a modifier clear up confusion to the payer? Please site your point of reference.
thanks so much,
Janet
thanks so much,
Janet