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Aug 12th, 2009 - RILWIL
Location coding
I was wondering what location I would use when I code for a consultation that was done in the ER. Would I use outpatient or inpatient?
Thanks,
Annette
Aug 12th, 2009 -
Depends
If the patient was admitted then Inpatient; if sent home, outpatient.
Actually location is ED, you meant which code range to use.
Aug 13th, 2009 - Codapedia Editor 1,399
Location coding
Select the place of service (23 ER, 22 Outpatient department, 21 Inpatient hospital) and the category of codes (inpt or outpt consult) based on the location and status of the patient when the doctor saw them.