Wiki Mod AI

[littlec1963]

Would I use modifier AI with admit /discharge same day codes.

99234 - 99236 in the inpatient setting

Thank you in advance.
Littlec

 

[Kisalyn]

This is from WPS, our MAC:

Definition
Principal Physician of Record

Appropriate Usage

• To identify the admitting or attending physician who oversees the patient's care while in an inpatient or nursing facility setting
• Appended to the initial inpatient hospital visit procedure code
• Appended to the initial nursing facility procedure code
• Valid for services January 1, 2010 and after

Inappropriate Usage:

• Appended to procedure codes other than the initial inpatient visit or initial nursing facility care services
• Appended by physicians other than the attending or admitting physician who oversees the patient's care
• Appended to services dated December 31, 2009 and before