tci ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2001 Issue 10

Reader Question: Arizona Recommends E Codes

Question: Are E codes mandatory in Arizona, and if so, why? We are using them, but our billing department would like to drop them.Arizona Subscriber Answer: Although typically not mandated, E codes provide a clearer picture for the insurance carriers if applied appropriately. The more explicit a claim, the easier it should be to get it paid. If you have additional information relating to the cause of the patient's visit or injury, submit this information with the initial claim rather than waiting for the insurance company to request it from the patient. Arizona's Medicare carrier, Noridian Mutual...

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