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Oct 31st, 2014 - Eswan
Can a dr. Code an ov if he sends the pt to the ER and then gets admitted? Note: Dr. Does not have priveleges at hospital.
Oct 31st, 2014 - CodapediaMsgBoard 96
re: Can a dr. Code an ov if he sends the pt to the ER and then gets admitted? Note: Dr. Does not have priveleges at hospital.
Assuming the office visit meets medical necessity, then yes. Whether or not the patient is ultimately admitted doesn't impact the office note.