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Wiki initial hospital visit with EPF history

Hello Guys ,

still a big confusion .can anyone help with this :

If all three key elements of the minimum initial hospital visit are not met, would you instead submit subsequent hospital codes ? (Ex: initial hospital visit case is leveling out to History – EPF, Exam -EPF and MDM – Moderate). Being the lowest level is detailed/detailed/low, I’m not sure how to proceed. Any insight appreciated, thank you!

please provide reference.

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Initial Observation Care

If all three key elements of the minimum initial observation code are not met, would you instead submit subsequent observation codes or outpatient office codes? (Ex: initial observation case is leveling out to History – EPF, Exam -EPF and MDM – Moderate). Being the lowest level is detailed/detailed/low, I’m not sure how to proceed. Any insight appreciated, thank you!

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Initial vs. subsequent encounter

Sometimes we see patients from the ER for follow-up wound care. For example a patient got stitches and bandages at the ER for an arm laceration, then was seen by us a few days later for a wound check and bandage change. Is this a subsequent encounter since the patient initially got care at the ER for the injury? Our provider is not employed by or affiliated with the hospital if that makes a difference.

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Initial Medicare Physical

This question is in regard to the Initial Medicare Physical that patient’s can have within their first year of enrollment…

Part of the exam is a "simple visual acuity screen." My physician is wondering if the exam can be performed using the Jaeger Vision test cards rather than the wall chart. Any idea if these are acceptable?

Thanks so much for any input!!

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Transitional Care Management Initial Communication

The transitional care management initial communication requirement stipulates that to report TCM services (CPT® 99495 and 99496), “An interactive contact must be made with the beneficiary and/or caregiver, as appropriate, within 2 business days following the beneficiary’s discharge to the community setting. The contact may be via telephone, email, or face-to-face.” Source: Medicare Learning Network, “Transitional […]
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