We have an understanding/comprehension that admitting physician should see the patient in 24 hours to report 99221-99223 series. Does this apply even for resident-teaching physician scenario also?
If patient was admitted by the resident on November 6th at 8 PM and releases a H&P having complete 3/3 key components and attending sees the patient on November 7th at 8 AM & releases his addendum having only 2/3 key components; can we club both the notes and report a combined level of 9922X for attending on Nov 7th?
Please advise. Also, please provide any national or state policies (CMS) on this, if available.
If patient was admitted by the resident on November 6th at 8 PM and releases a H&P having complete 3/3 key components and attending sees the patient on November 7th at 8 AM & releases his addendum having only 2/3 key components; can we club both the notes and report a combined level of 9922X for attending on Nov 7th?
Please advise. Also, please provide any national or state policies (CMS) on this, if available.