ER Consult

My surgeon went to the ER to do a consult, H&P, and dispense a neck collar. The patient was admitted and discharged the next day. Help on correct coding? Thanks

Jun 29th, 2011 -

re: ER Consult

You code an Initial Hospital Care code, assuming the patient was an inpatient. I dont know if you can bill for the neck collar if you mean he literally supplied one to the patient.

Jun 30th, 2011 - Codapedia Editor 1,399

re: ER Consult

Download the chart connected to the category of code article.

http://codapedia.com/article_517_Category-of-Code-Selection.cfm

the hospital will bill for the supply.