tci ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 1999 Issue 12

Reader Question: Distinction Between Emergency Room and Intermed Visits

Question: I am leading an emergency room Chargemaster committee. At our facility, we have both an emergency department (ED) and an urgent care center (Intermed). Patients use the same entrance to both the Intermed and emergency room. We are finding ourselves at a standstill with our committee because we cannot decide what constitutes an Intermed or ED visit, and who should decide the type of visit. Are there any guidelines or advice on this subject?Kathy A. RaeCoding and Utilization ReviewZeeland Health ServicesZeeland, MIAnswer: Generally, if it is an unscheduled visit that registers at the ED registration area on...

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