Please give your opinion as to this code: 99435
The discriptor states that it is for assessment and discharge on the same day (H&P,medical record prep etc) and excludes discharge services provided on a date other than admission but includes services for pts admitted and discharged on the same dos- I am confused! is this only for newborns admitted and discharged on the same day? I have a physician new to our practice that disagrees that this is only for same day admit and discharge.
Thanks so much!
The discriptor states that it is for assessment and discharge on the same day (H&P,medical record prep etc) and excludes discharge services provided on a date other than admission but includes services for pts admitted and discharged on the same dos- I am confused! is this only for newborns admitted and discharged on the same day? I have a physician new to our practice that disagrees that this is only for same day admit and discharge.
Thanks so much!