decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2008 Issue 5 (May)
Answer_Book / Physical_Examinations_Histories / Tip_for_coding_admission-related_history_physical
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Article Overview
This short Find-A-Code article gives a focused coding tip for providers and billing staff handling admission-related history and physical services. It explains the general scenario of a pre-admission comprehensive evaluation followed by a lesser service on the day of admission, and it is relevant to inpatient coding, office visit reporting, and hospital admission workflows.
Why This Topic Matters
Admission-related documentation can affect how encounters are classified and reported for professional billing. This article helps readers understand the broad coding context for services spanning the pre-admission and admission day setting.
What You Will Learn
- How admission-related history and physical services are discussed in a coding context.
- Why timing of pre-admission and admission-day services matters for reporting.
- What broad billing areas are affected by this scenario.
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billers
- Physicians
- Hospitalists
- Revenue cycle staff
Codes Discussed
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