decisionhealth Newsletters, decisionhealth - 2010 Issue 1 (January)
Ask the Expert: Reporting two E/Ms the same day
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Article Overview
This Q&A article addresses same-day inpatient hospital evaluation and management reporting for physicians in the same group and specialty. It is written for hospitalists, coders, and compliance staff who need a clearer understanding of how Medicare views group billing in this setting and when a second, separate service may be reported. The discussion covers general billing treatment, the role of critical care, and references CMS policy guidance.
Why This Topic Matters
Same-day inpatient billing can create claim edits and compliance risk if multiple physicians in the same group report separate E/M services for the same patient. Understanding the policy context helps practices avoid duplicate billing and recognize the limited circumstances in which an additional service may be separately reportable.
What You Will Learn
- How Medicare treats same-day hospital E/M services furnished by physicians in the same group and specialty
- Why group practice structure matters for inpatient billing
- How critical care affects reporting when more than one physician sees the same patient on the same day
- Which CMS policy source is referenced for this billing topic
Who Should Read This
- Hospitalists
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Compliance professionals
- Physician practice administrators
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