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Would I use modifier AI with admit /discharge same day codes.

99234 - 99236 in the inpatient setting

Thank you in advance.
Littlec
 
This is from WPS, our MAC:

Definition
Principal Physician of Record

Appropriate Usage
  • To identify the admitting or attending physician who oversees the patient's care while in an inpatient or nursing facility setting
  • Appended to the initial inpatient hospital visit procedure code
  • Appended to the initial nursing facility procedure code
  • Valid for services January 1, 2010 and after

Inappropriate Usage:
  • Appended to procedure codes other than the initial inpatient visit or initial nursing facility care services
  • Appended by physicians other than the attending or admitting physician who oversees the patient's care
  • Appended to services dated December 31, 2009 and before
 
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