tci E/M Coding Alert - 2013 Issue 2

Reader Question: ED Codes = Not Just for ER Docs

Question: An emergency department (ED) physician asked our doctor to see a patient. The ED doctor specifically requested that our doctor take responsibility for treatment of the patient, so I don’t think this can count as a consult. I’m not sure, however, if I can report an ED visit for our specialist, who is not an ED physician. How should I report the visit? Georgia Subscriber Answer: A common misconception is that only ED physicians can report ED services (99281-99285, Emergency department visit for the E/M of a patient ...). In fact, any physician can report the...

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