Cyndi113
True Blue
Hello all:
I have a dilemma and need some input, please. I work for a specialty group who see a lot of observation patients at the local hospital. Generally, these patients are seen late at night and are then discharged on the second day. I have been instructed not to bill the f/u day as 99212-99215 (outpatient service) because they are not being paid. However, my docs are spending the time with the patients and generally document very well. This is a billable service and needs to be paid. Does anyone have any ideas? Thanks in advance.
I have a dilemma and need some input, please. I work for a specialty group who see a lot of observation patients at the local hospital. Generally, these patients are seen late at night and are then discharged on the second day. I have been instructed not to bill the f/u day as 99212-99215 (outpatient service) because they are not being paid. However, my docs are spending the time with the patients and generally document very well. This is a billable service and needs to be paid. Does anyone have any ideas? Thanks in advance.