Wiki NSTs and ER/IP/OP

[Robinhenry]

pt seen in ER, is reading NST 59025-26 considered medical decision making?
can we bill seperate?
observation codes?
IP delivery codes?
outpt. consults?
thanks to all who can help

 

[Kris Henry CPC-H]

I would also like to know the same thing. Can anyone help?

 

[Lisa Bledsoe]

59025 -26 should be separately billable with observation/consult codes. Use -25 on the E/M. If done prior to delivery, I would use -59 on the NST as well.