Wiki Swing bed Coding

[AnnaMMC]

Does anyone code for a CAH that has swingbed? Do you just code the dx or do you use cpt codes for the visit stay? I have no experience with swing bed and can't find any information on this. Thanks in advance. Anna

 

[AmandaBriggs]

Here's a link to the MLN fact sheet for swing bed services from CMS: https://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Ed...N/MLNProducts/Downloads/SwingBedFactsheet.pdf. You code these encounters using the skilled nursing facility code set. Hope this helps.