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If a patient was admitted to observation and did not go home within the 48 hours what codes would be used for the admitting physician's daily visits.
ex: Admitted on a Friday and discharged on Monday. What codes would be used for the entire stay?
 
Friday - admit to observation - 99218-20 (as per documentation)
Saturday and Sunday - Established patient visit - 99211-15 (as per documentation)
Monday - Observation Care discharge - 99217

F Tessa Bartels, CPC, CPC-E/M
 
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