cvand1972
Guru
Hello All. I need help.
One of our Cardiologists is asked to 'Consult' on a patient in Observation Status at the hospital for a 'new problem'. The patient is an established patient. The Cardiologist did not admit the patient to Observation, he was just asked to see the patient.
Consults aren't covered.
Can I bill this as a 'new patient' office or other outpatient visit (99201 thru 99205) because this is a 'new problem' or do I have to use the 'established codes' (99211 thru 99215)??
One of our Cardiologists is asked to 'Consult' on a patient in Observation Status at the hospital for a 'new problem'. The patient is an established patient. The Cardiologist did not admit the patient to Observation, he was just asked to see the patient.
Consults aren't covered.
Can I bill this as a 'new patient' office or other outpatient visit (99201 thru 99205) because this is a 'new problem' or do I have to use the 'established codes' (99211 thru 99215)??