tci ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2006 Issue 7

Reader Questions: Reporting Multiple Injections for Seizure Patients

Question: EMS brought a patient with a known seizure disorder to the ED. The patient was postictal after suffering a seizure at home. A test revealed the patient's Dilantin level was 0. The physician infused one gram of Dilantin over 30 minutes to prevent further seizures. The patient had another brief seizure, which the physician treated with an Ativan IV push. The physician then documented several assessments and monitored the patient for complications. What series of codes should I report for this encounter?Indiana Subscriber Answer: To report this scenario, you-ll need to dip into the new codes for...

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