randiroyder
Networker
Can you use a prolonged service code, 99356, with a discharge code, 99239. The time is documented in the records.
Thanks, Randi
Thanks, Randi
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Wiki Prolong Code with Discharge Code?
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FTessaBartels
Guest
No
Discharge codes are 99238 for 30 minutes or less; and 99239 for more than 30 minutes. Doesn't make any difference if it was 31 minutes or 131 minutes it's still coded with 99239.
F Tessa Bartels, CPC, CPC-E/M
Discharge codes are 99238 for 30 minutes or less; and 99239 for more than 30 minutes. Doesn't make any difference if it was 31 minutes or 131 minutes it's still coded with 99239.
F Tessa Bartels, CPC, CPC-E/M
randiroyder
Networker
Thanks
Thanks Tessa, I didn't think so but I wanted to hear it from someone else to make sure.
Randi
Thanks Tessa, I didn't think so but I wanted to hear it from someone else to make sure.
Randi