tci ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2013 Issue 8

Reader Question: Choose Only One Code for Multiple Observations

Question: I have an operative report in front of me that indicates two of our group’s physician’s provided observation services for the same patient on the same day. Physician 1 performed a level 2 observation service in the morning, and Physician 2 performed a level 3 observation service later that afternoon. Can I report both observations? Indiana Subscriber Answer: No, you cannot. Observation services are reported by the day, so would include the full calendar day. When doctors in the same ED group provide observation services to the same patient, they are deemed to be the same...

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