vickicoder67
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When a patient is admitted to Observation directly from the Emergency Room, we normally have not ever billed two professional fees; one for ER and one for the first observation day. Recently one of our coders stated that if 25 and the modifier XU are used, we could bill for both? I don't necessarily agree because it is for the same diagnosis, same day, pretty much same time period because it is an admission directly from the ER and to me 25 and XU would be for something different or different provider. This would even be for the same provider.
How would the rest of you charge the pro fees? Both or just for the OPO first day? Thank you!!
Vicki
How would the rest of you charge the pro fees? Both or just for the OPO first day? Thank you!!
Vicki