In scenario where patient moves from ER to outpatient surgery, split the bill
Question:A patient is seen in a hospital emergency room for an orthopedic issue (E/M code 99284). In the ER, an orthopedic surgeon is called in to evaluate and he decides to operate – yet the patient hasn't been admitted as an inpatient. How should this be billed?
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