tci ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2009 Issue 7

Double Your $$ When You Spot E/M and Burn

Know the key component of 16000 and put burn coding questions on ice. When the ED physician treats a lesser burn, it might only result in an E/M service -- but you can legitimately increase your reimbursement if you find evidence of burn treatment along with a separately identifiable E/M. Hit the target every time, and avoid getting the third degree from payers, by following this advice on burn treatment coding. Choose E/M If You Find no Treatment Evidence Step 1 in burn treatment coding is deciding whether you can use a code from the 16000 series. While a...

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