tci General Surgery Coding Alert - 2005 Issue 10

Hospital Discharge Pitfalls: Here's How to Avoid Them

Only one physician can report the discharge service You should always include hospital discharge services as part of the global surgical package for major procedures. But even in cases when you think the surgeon should be able to bill a separate discharge service (99238-99239), you should be on the lookout for these five problem areas.Learn more: This is the second in a two-part series on hospital discharge coding. For more information on 99238-99239, see "Add $25 to Your Hospital Discharge Claims," General Surgery Coding Alert, September 2005. Keep an Eye for Observation Opportunities Sometimes a patient may...

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