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Scenario 1:
Prior to laparoscopic appendectomy, surgeon examines the patient according to the E&M notes, patient to be discharged on same day. Physician has billed 99219 and 44970. If patient was admitted and discharged on the same day, wouldn't a 99234-99236 be the appropriate code?? I need some confirmation on this.
Scenario 2:
Physician is called by the ER for a consult after attempted failed treatment of metacarpophalangeal dislocation by ER doc. Physician bills 99243-25 and 26715. Is this appropriate?
Scenario 3:
Patient has an enterectomy(44120) for enteritis, intestinal obstruction & complication of colostomy and is in-patient for 4 days after the procedure. Can the surgeon bill 99231 for each day that they see the patient for a related dx of diverticulosis?? Would the subsequent hosp visit be considered part of the global period of 90 days post op?
Any help is much appreciated!
Prior to laparoscopic appendectomy, surgeon examines the patient according to the E&M notes, patient to be discharged on same day. Physician has billed 99219 and 44970. If patient was admitted and discharged on the same day, wouldn't a 99234-99236 be the appropriate code?? I need some confirmation on this.
Scenario 2:
Physician is called by the ER for a consult after attempted failed treatment of metacarpophalangeal dislocation by ER doc. Physician bills 99243-25 and 26715. Is this appropriate?
Scenario 3:
Patient has an enterectomy(44120) for enteritis, intestinal obstruction & complication of colostomy and is in-patient for 4 days after the procedure. Can the surgeon bill 99231 for each day that they see the patient for a related dx of diverticulosis?? Would the subsequent hosp visit be considered part of the global period of 90 days post op?
Any help is much appreciated!