In 2003, codes 99026 , Hospital mandated on call service; in-hospital, each hour, and code 99027 , Hospital mandated on call service; out-of-hospital, each hour, have been added to report the physician hospital mandated on-call services. How should hospital mandated on-call services be reported? ...
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Article Overview
This article covers a 2003 coding update related to hospital-mandated physician on-call services. It is aimed at coders, billing staff, and compliance personnel who need to understand the reporting context, the affected code set, and the broad guidance discussed in the article.
Why This Topic Matters
Hospital on-call reporting can affect how physician time is documented and associated with hospital-mandated coverage requirements. Understanding the scope of the update helps coding and compliance teams identify when this guidance is relevant.
What You Will Learn
- The 2003 update associated with hospital-mandated physician on-call service reporting
- The general reporting context for physician time spent on call under hospital mandate
- The distinction between on-call time and separately reportable services in a coding discussion
- How the article frames the use of the affected CPT codes in a hospital setting
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Compliance professionals
- Physician practice managers
- Hospital revenue cycle teams
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Code Ranges Discussed
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