dwobig
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I am working in a critical care access hospital (which is tricky in it's self). I do the coding/billing for the physicians.
We have what is called “swing bed”, which is the coded with the CPT Nursing Home codes. Our surgeons have started discharging their patients from acute care after their surgery, and admitting them into swing bed for rehab purposes.
The patient is still in the hospital, but the physician does not see them every day, like when they are in the nursing home. The hospital nurses take care of the patient, and they are seen by physical therapy.
One of my docs wants me to start billing for nursing home admit/discharge for these patients. Is this included in the global package, or should I be billiing for this? Also, I am hoping to find supportive documentation on this subject as he is very persistent.
Thank you for any help.
Debbie
We have what is called “swing bed”, which is the coded with the CPT Nursing Home codes. Our surgeons have started discharging their patients from acute care after their surgery, and admitting them into swing bed for rehab purposes.
The patient is still in the hospital, but the physician does not see them every day, like when they are in the nursing home. The hospital nurses take care of the patient, and they are seen by physical therapy.
One of my docs wants me to start billing for nursing home admit/discharge for these patients. Is this included in the global package, or should I be billiing for this? Also, I am hoping to find supportive documentation on this subject as he is very persistent.
Thank you for any help.
Debbie