We continue to have problems understanding the correct billing process when a patient is in observation, then admitted to the hospital. Example: We billed 99218 ($64.90), for observation care for June 10. The patient is admitted to the hospital and on June 11, we bill 99221 ($97.34) for the initial hospital care done by the same physician.
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