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Yes, You Can Bill Inpatient Visits Based on Time

Published on Thu Oct 22, 2020

Question: Our gastroenterologist saw a colitis patient in the hospital and did not maintain thorough notes about the history or exam. However, he documented that he spent 36 minutes on the encounter and discussed treatment options with the family. The visit does not constitute critical care, so how can we bill this service? Tennessee Subscriber Answer: You may be able [...]
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