What procedure code do I use when the doctor does a hospital admission note only?

Aug 10th, 2010 - jschmutz 323

Admit Note

Can you provide more info? Is he the admitting physician? Why was the patient admitted and from where (office, ER)? Please provide more details.

Aug 10th, 2010 - Codapedia Editor 1,399

admit note

The initial hospital services code for inpatient status are 99221-99223.

Observation status: 99218--99220.

Admission and discharge in the same calendar date (either status) 99234-99236.

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