Time spent alone by the resident (i.e., performing critical care activities in the absence of the teaching physician) cannot be counted toward critical care time. Only time spent performing critical c... [ Read More ]
The original post was submitted over 3 and a half years ago. 99285 and 99291 are not reported together on the same date of service.
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Per CMS: Hospital emergency department services are not payable for the same calendar date as critical care services when provided by the same physician to the same patient.
Per ACEP:
FAQ 7. Can a cr... [ Read More ]
CPT tells us when not to separately report the use of an operating microscope. Well tell you when you should. By Kim Pollock RN MBA CPC CMDP Many otolaryngologists use an operating microscope when per... [ Read More ]
Dig in to Test Your Knowledge of Teaching Physician Guidelines for clarification. Because Medicare is a national program one might expect the billing and documentation rules to be the same in all 50 s... [ Read More ]
In accordance with President Obama8217s regulatory reform initiative to reduce unnecessary burdens on business and cut unnecessary spending the Centers for Medicare 38 Medicaid Services CMS finalized ... [ Read More ]
By Holly J. Cassano CPC As a Certified Professional Coder CPC who supports emergency department ED physicians I am often asked how to code appropriately for the physician component of critical care se... [ Read More ]
Part 2 of a 2part series By Elin BaklidKunz MBA CPC CCS Last month we discussed Change Request CR 5993 which revises the Medicare Claims Processing Manual Publication 10004 Chapter 12 30.6.12 Critical... [ Read More ]
