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Facility billing

Date: Jul 9, 2020

Question:

Is it okay for facility to code a low level E&M for drain removal or Schon/Quinton cath removal when done by an RN if cosigned by the radiologist? Also, our facility is wondering if we can code the post-op thoracentesis x-ray done. I am aware the professional billing cannot code the post-op x-ray, but what about FACILITY?

Question ID : 14153
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