E/M Coding: Master Observation Coding Mayhem With These Tips
Study Medicare minutiae on 8-hour stays.
Medicare providers have had a lot to unpack over the last year with COVID-19 and the regulatory reform to address the pandemic, so it’s no surprise that observation reporting isn’t at the top of the compliance to-do list.
Understanding how to code and report observation E/M services can be tricky, particularly since the rules may change depending on how long the patient is there. Get a handle on how to report these services with a quick review of observation reporting to keep you on the straight and narrow.
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