Delve into the details for the infectious disease add-on code

Article Overview

This article discusses a CMS proposal involving infectious disease specialist consult services in the hospital inpatient and observation setting. It outlines the broad categories of work CMS says the new add-on concept would encompass, including infection control coordination, public health and laboratory-related investigation activities, and antimicrobial therapy counseling. The piece is aimed at coding professionals, infectious disease providers, and reimbursement stakeholders who need to understand the proposal’s scope and significance.