tci Part B Insider - 2012 Issue 44

Reader Question: Any Physician Can Report ED Codes

Question: An emergency department (ED) physician asked our doctor to see a patient. The ED doctor specifically requested that our doctor take responsibility for treatment of the patient, so I don’t think this can count as a consult. I’m not sure, however, if I can report an ED visit for our specialist, who is not an ED physician. How should I report the visit? Answer: A common misconception is that only ED physicians can report ED services (99281-99285, Emergency department visit for the E/M of a patient...). In fact, any physician can report the ED codes...

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