tci General Surgery Coding Alert - 2008 Issue 10

Make the Most of After-Hours Codes: Here's How

Medicare won't pay, but others may If your surgeon provides a service during "non-traditional" hours, CPT offers a way to gain additional compensation. The key to using these codes successfully is to create a win/win situation for your practice, your patients and your payers. Use Signs to Substantiate 99050-99051 Services If your surgeon sees a patient in the office during hours when the practice would normally be closed, such as on weekends or after 6 p.m., CPT guidelines allow you to report 99050 (Services provided in the office at times other than regularly scheduled office hours, or days...

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