tci ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2018 Issue 1

Critical Care: Pinpoint Accurate Critical Care Codes Every Time With 5 Quick Tips

Yes, you can administer critical care in the ED. As most ED coders know, critical care services don't just take place in the hospital's ICU unit-they often occur right in your emergency department, and you must know the rules to code these services properly. Read on for five frequently-asked questions about critical care coding, along with the expert answers. FAQ 1: How Can You Demonstrate the Need for Critical Care? Whether the patient was critically ill or injured is perhaps the most important question you'll need to answer on any critical care claim. You must be able to establish...

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