Hello all,
I am trying to clarify the proper use of the 99291 for Critical Care E&M billing. My example would be: If the doctor meets the requirements for critical care billing and has spent 1 full hour with the patient in this regard - how would this be properly coded for billing purposes? I am thinking that just billing a 99291 would be appropriate because it covers the first 30-74 minutes. There is also the thought process that we should bill the E&M code; say 99233 (for inpatient situation) for the first 30 minutes along with the 99291 for the next 30 minutes. I need to know which is correct. Thanks!
I am trying to clarify the proper use of the 99291 for Critical Care E&M billing. My example would be: If the doctor meets the requirements for critical care billing and has spent 1 full hour with the patient in this regard - how would this be properly coded for billing purposes? I am thinking that just billing a 99291 would be appropriate because it covers the first 30-74 minutes. There is also the thought process that we should bill the E&M code; say 99233 (for inpatient situation) for the first 30 minutes along with the 99291 for the next 30 minutes. I need to know which is correct. Thanks!