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Critical Care vs. Subsequent Hospital Care E/M

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Day 1: Consultation by pulmonary is performed for a patient with Acute Respiratory Failure stabilized on a ventilator in the ED
Day 2-3: Pulmonary manages the ventilator, IV steroids and daily CXR. Goal is to wean from vent.
Day 4: Patient is extubated.

Can the pulmonologist bill critical care 99291 for days 2-3 if the time limit is met? He spends time examining patient, reviewing CXR and ABGs and making vent changes. Is this satisfactory for 99291 billing?

Please help!
 
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