Vrdurden
Networker
Good Afternoon Everyone.
I need some input from my fellow coders, particularly those of you in ER coding.
Can a hospital ER charge a level 3 exam, 99283, if the patient left before seeing the doctor? I happen to be that patient.
I was seen by triage nurse, history and vitals were taken then I was sent back out to waiting room. After 1 1/2 hour or so of waiting and no end in sight, I told the person on the front desk I was feeling better and left. I am now being charged (deductible) for a 99283. Is that possible though without any type of Medical decision making?
Vicki Durden, CPC
Manager, Billing and Collections
Lake Eye Associates
I need some input from my fellow coders, particularly those of you in ER coding.
Can a hospital ER charge a level 3 exam, 99283, if the patient left before seeing the doctor? I happen to be that patient.
I was seen by triage nurse, history and vitals were taken then I was sent back out to waiting room. After 1 1/2 hour or so of waiting and no end in sight, I told the person on the front desk I was feeling better and left. I am now being charged (deductible) for a 99283. Is that possible though without any type of Medical decision making?
Vicki Durden, CPC
Manager, Billing and Collections
Lake Eye Associates