If a patient is seen in the office for asthma exacerbation but gets admitted on the next day for worsening asthma, what level can we bill the hospital consultation?
If you perform an evaluation and management service in the office for “asthma exacerbation” on Monday, then, when the patient is admitted to the hospital on Tuesday, you may not report a consultation code. You should report the initial hospital visit code (99221-99223), which is supported by your documentation.
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