Reader Question: Examined in Office, Admitted to Hospital

Article Overview

This reader Q&A discusses a common evaluation and management coding scenario involving care that begins in an office setting and continues with hospital admission. It is aimed at coders, billers, and physicians who need to understand how site of service and episode of care affect documentation and reporting. The article focuses on general inpatient and office visit coding considerations and clarifies the relationship between the initial office encounter and the subsequent hospital admission.