tci ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2014 Issue 7

Burn Coding: Turn Up The Heat On Your Procedure Payments With These Burn Coding Tips

Chart documentation will guide the proper code choice to describe your burn care. Burn presentation in the ED can run the gamut from simple to severe, so you have to know the whole spectrum of burn coding options, including when to report E/M codes. Follow these four steps when coding your ED physician's burn treatment services to ensure accuracy and appropriate pay. Step 1: Determine if a Burn Code is Really Justified. Not every burn presentation in the ED will require treatment that qualifies for 16000-16030 service. If the burn was minor enough that no real treatment was provided...

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