candicane1010
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Hi,
I'm a little confused regarding initial hospital care - 99221 -99223 the definition begins with, per day. How can it be initial and per day. My situation stems from our locum Neurologist was consutled for a patient on 3/5. We billed a 99222,Q6. Five days later the attending ordered a re-consult for our regular Neurologist, who spent a significant amount of time evaluating the patient. She wants to bill a 99223 so that she can get the full amount of reimbursement for her work.
I am torn due to the conflicting terms in the definition for the initial hospital care. Can anyone clarify this for me?
Thanks
I'm a little confused regarding initial hospital care - 99221 -99223 the definition begins with, per day. How can it be initial and per day. My situation stems from our locum Neurologist was consutled for a patient on 3/5. We billed a 99222,Q6. Five days later the attending ordered a re-consult for our regular Neurologist, who spent a significant amount of time evaluating the patient. She wants to bill a 99223 so that she can get the full amount of reimbursement for her work.
I am torn due to the conflicting terms in the definition for the initial hospital care. Can anyone clarify this for me?
Thanks