margy334
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I work for an FQHC, freestanding clinic. With the version 5010, FQHC's are now required to report priority (Type) of visit (Admission Type Code),Source of Admission and Patient Discharge status.
I have been researching, however, and I have not been able to find much information on this.
According to the information I have found, would the code W (not applicable) be appropriate for the priority type of visit?
On the "source of admission" there seems to be no code which would be appropriate, since we are a family practice. However,referrals and transfers are not part of our practice. Code 9 "information not available", seems to be most appropriate as far as what is in the list.
Patient discharge, code 01 "discharge to home or self care" seems to be the most appropriate. However, using this code seems wrong because we don't "discharge" patients. We see patients here in the office (not in a hospital setting) and do not admit or discharge them, so none of these codes seem applicable to us.
Can anyone help with this, or direct me to where I may be able to find the information. I have searched on Medicare, our MAC and have done internet searches.
Thanks,
Margy334
I have been researching, however, and I have not been able to find much information on this.
According to the information I have found, would the code W (not applicable) be appropriate for the priority type of visit?
On the "source of admission" there seems to be no code which would be appropriate, since we are a family practice. However,referrals and transfers are not part of our practice. Code 9 "information not available", seems to be most appropriate as far as what is in the list.
Patient discharge, code 01 "discharge to home or self care" seems to be the most appropriate. However, using this code seems wrong because we don't "discharge" patients. We see patients here in the office (not in a hospital setting) and do not admit or discharge them, so none of these codes seem applicable to us.
Can anyone help with this, or direct me to where I may be able to find the information. I have searched on Medicare, our MAC and have done internet searches.
Thanks,
Margy334