tci E/M Coding Alert - 2022 Issue Q3

Reader Questions: Look to Documentation First to See if Anesthesiologist Visits Qualify for E/M Service

Question: The physician inserted a lumbar drain and wants to leave it in place for several days. He listed 62272 as the procedure code. What should we report for daily inpatient visits from the anesthesiologist? Are there any guidelines for this type of situation? New Jersey Subscriber Answer: Code 62272 (Spinal puncture, therapeutic, for drainage of cerebrospinal fluid (by needle or catheter)) doesn’t have any associated global days. If the physician meets the documentation requirements, then you can bill the appropriate evaluation and management (E/M) code for an established patient along with the corresponding diagnosis or chief complaint...

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