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I need someone to review what I have posted and tell me if I am accurate in my way of thinking when it comes to the observation codes. Thank you!
The NON ordering physician comes in as a consultation during the observation period. Would the specialist bill the outpatient e/m codes 99201-99205 w/ POS 22?
My next question...
The NON ordering physician comes in as a consultation AFTER the patient has been admitted by the ordering physician. Would the specialist now bill the inpatient e/m codes 99221-99223 w/ POS 21?
Thank you!
I need someone to review what I have posted and tell me if I am accurate in my way of thinking when it comes to the observation codes. Thank you!
The NON ordering physician comes in as a consultation during the observation period. Would the specialist bill the outpatient e/m codes 99201-99205 w/ POS 22?
My next question...
The NON ordering physician comes in as a consultation AFTER the patient has been admitted by the ordering physician. Would the specialist now bill the inpatient e/m codes 99221-99223 w/ POS 21?
Thank you!