Psych pt (suicidal) is held in ED for multiple days. Our Psych unit has no beds, and neither does any nearby facility we could transfer to. ED doc does not state pt is in observation, but pt clearly was as he was evaluated each day and given meds. My thought was billing obs codes, but since doc doesn't state anywhere pt was put in obs status, I wasn't sure that was even an option.
Does anyone else have this type of issue and how do your docs document and code these? Any opinions would be appreciated.....thanks!
Does anyone else have this type of issue and how do your docs document and code these? Any opinions would be appreciated.....thanks!
