tci ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2006 Issue 4

Here's How to Capture E/M With Injections, Infusions

Typically, these encounters involve moderate MDMWhen the ED physician performs an injection, infusion or hydration, look for evidence of a separate evaluation and management service on the op report to secure all of your deserved reimbursement on these claimsWhy? -Anytime a separately identifiable and significant E/M service is provided, you can charge for both the E/M and the injection/infusion/hydration codes,- says Kevin Arnold, CPC, a coding instructor with Health Information Services Outpatient Coding in Danbury, Conn. -In the ED, separate E/M services are very common with the injection/infusion/hydration codes. It would be rare not to have both.- ...

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