How many times does a hospitalist have to see a patient to report the “same day admit/discharge” codes?
Observation or inpatient care services, including admission and discharge services, are reported with CPT 99234-99236. Because these codes involve increased physician work (2.56-4.26 physician work RVUs) and a corresponding increase in reimbursement ($127-$207), the physician must personally perform each component of the service: the admission and the discharge.
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