tci ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2014 Issue 4

Reader Question: Say Goodbye To Reporting H, I, I Codes on the Professional Side

Question:  A patient reports to the ED reporting dehydration, weakness, and flu-like symptoms. The ED physician performs an E/M service, during which patient receives rehydration service, along with an H1N1 vaccination. Final diagnosis is dehydration.  How many CPT® codes should I report for this service? Illinois Subscriber Answer:  You’ll only be able to submit a single CPT® code for this service. Though there are codes for hydration and H1N1 vaccination, these services, or any other hydration, injection and infusion (HII) services can be billed only by the facility, not the ED physician.  In this...

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