tci E/M Coding Alert - 2019 Issue Q4

Observation Coding: Review These Encounters for Worry-Free Observation Coding

Know how, when to apply the 8-hour rule. If you get confused using the observation codes, you’re not alone. The sheer number of codes you can use to document observation services can seem overwhelming at times, and picking the right one isn’t as simple as just determining the length of time the patient was under observation. To help your decision making, here are a couple of typical observation care scenarios together with the guidelines and expert guidance you need to help you make sense of the different ways to document these common inpatient encounters. Use 99218-99220 for...

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