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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.



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