tci ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2002 Issue 7

Reader Question: Eye Burn Care

Question: A mother brought in her teen-age son who suffered burns on the eye from sparks off a firecracker. I'm familiar with burn treatment codes for the skin, but are there other criteria I must know before I code for this visit? New Jersey SubscriberAnswer: Patients who present with eye burns from sparks are usually treated with a topical antibiotic and given a temporary patch. The three key components of the ED visit will most likely be of low and straightforward complexity. Report 99281-99283 (Emergency department visit for the evaluation and management of a patient ...) based on your...

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