tci ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2016 Issue 7

Reader Question: Scope it Out: Can You Report Supervising A Resident From Another Specialty?

Question: If an Orthopedic resident comes to the ED and reduces a fracture while my emergency physician is present, can I charge for the procedure? The Orthopedic resident sometimes speaks with the Orthopedic attending who is not present, and may only consult by phone. The Orthopedic attending may or may not follow the patient after the ED encounter. The ortho group usually does not charge for the ED reduction performed by residents. As a result, there is money left on the table. I am liable for any mishap. At another site, which is a non-teaching hospital, we personally perform...

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