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September 2021 Observation Coding and Billing

September 2021 ObservationCoding and BillingMichael Granovsky MD, CPC, FACEPP resident, LogixHealth Timed/dated order to place in Observation status A short treatment plan regarding the goals of Observation Clinically appropriate progress notes Asthma different than chest pain A discharge summary reviewing the course in Observation , findings, and planGeneral Documentation Requirements2021 Professional Observation CPT Codes Same day admit and discharge CPT Codes: 99234 Lowseverity Low-complexity MDM 99235 Moderateseverity Moderate-complexity MDM 99236 Highseverity High-complexity MDM Medicare requires 8 hours of Obs. on the same calendar date to bill 99234-99236 CPT does not define a time threshold If the Obs. stay spans 2 calendar days, no time constraints for CMS or CPT payersCMS 8 Hour Rule2021 Professional Observation CPT Codes Admit and discharge more than one calendar day: Initial day CPT codes: 99218 Lowseverity Low-complexity MDM 99219 Moderateseverity Moderate-complexity MDM 99220 Highseverity High-complexity MDM Discharge day CPT Code: 99217-Discharge Day Includes final exam, discussion of Observation stay, follow-up instructions, and documentation Used with codes from the initial Observation day codes series (99218/99219/99220)Professional Observation Discharge CodeObservation Level of CareCare Allon the Same DayCareCovers Two Calendar DaysLow9923499218 + 99217 Medium9923599219 + 99217 High9923699220 + 99217 Coding Scenarios Observation Services All

Sep 21, 2021 · Coding and Billing Michael Granovsky MD, CPC, FACEP President, LogixHealth. ... CPT Code Medical Decision Making Complexity 99218 Straight Forward/Low 99219 Moderate 99220 High 99224 Straight Forward/Low ... but only for services furnished in …

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