tci ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2015 Issue 5

Reader Question: Can You Bill For Acupuncture in the ED Setting?

Question: Our ED physician was asked by Dr. XX to see this patient and treat her for L wrist pain. Per patient, she was dx with L carpel tunnel syndrome two years ago and was given a splint which she does not wear. Over the last few days, the L wrist began to hurt and she last took pain meds last night. But the pain has persisted and she is not able to move her L wrist like her R. Pt is R handed, and she also types a lot. No allergies to any metal.  Patient has heard...

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