tci ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2010 Issue 3

Ensure Patient's In 'Status Limbo'Before Coding Observation

Recent Medicare clarification nixes '8-hour rule.'Reporting your ED physician's observation services can be tricky business, as there is confusion about how, when, and why to choose from one observation code set or another.Add to that a common misconception about Medicare coding, and you've got a recipe for potential disaster. Clear things up with this observation FAQ.When Should I Use 99218-99220?One reason coders get tripped up on observations is the code sets; there are different code sets for different observation services, depending on length.Coders should select a code from the 99218-99220 (Initial observation care, per...

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