AHA Coding Clinic® for HCPCS - 2007 Issue 2

Frequently asked questions (FAQs) about OPPS visit codes

For Calendar Year (CY) 2007, CMS finalized changes to distinguish between two types of emergency departments, referring to them as Type A and Type B emergency departments. In addition, CMS created new HCPCS codes for trauma team activation associated with critical care services. In response to the many questions received related to these recent changes, on March 28, 2007, CMS posted on its Web site several frequently asked questions (FAQs) about OPPS visit codes. Given the high level of interest in this subject, the FAQs are being reprinted below in their entirety: OPPS visit codes frequently asked questions ...

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