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Do 2 Trips Allow 2 Initial Codes?

Published on Thu Jun 13, 2013

Question: We had a Medicare patient who received chemotherapy infusions in the morning and then came back in the afternoon with nausea, vomiting, and weakness. The physician met with the patient and ordered hydration and Ativan, which were then administered. Should I report one initial code overall, or may I report two initial codes for the date because there are [...]
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