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Wiki Consult Codes -- AGAIN

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Gemini18

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I have a question regarding consults:

Lets say a patient comes in January 1, 2010 because of a broken bone, patient is admitted by Dr. Smith. On January 4, Dr. Smith sees the patient again and calls the cardiology to consult because the patient has Afib -- what do you bill for the cardiologist? Would Dr. Smith billing include the AI modifier?

Also: Would modifier AI be added to all of the subsequent visits done by the admitting physician?
 
It is my understanding that the AI would only be used on the initial admission. Subsequent visits would not need it.
 
Walker22 said:
It is my understanding that the AI would only be used on the initial admission. Subsequent visits would not need it.
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Thank you Walker.

I was just told today that the "AI" should be attached for if the "consulting physician" is doing a follow-up.
 
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