tci Part B Insider - 2016 Issue 9

Learn From This Observation Coding Example

To get a firm grip on the observation coding regulations, take a look at this example and figure out how you would code the service before you check the solution. Example: A 55-year-old patient with mucopurulent chronic bronchitis is admitted to observation care by the pulmonologist for treatment. The patient responds to the treatment and is discharged home two days later. Solution: In the above situation, you would use a code from the 99218-99220 range for service on the first day. Then you’ll bill a subsequent observation care code (99224-99226) for the second day of observation care, and...

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