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Status Indicator N Specifically on 95940

Date: Jan 21, 2015

Question:

We report code 95940 for IOM monitoring in the operating room. In our system the techs are reporting the total number of minutes of monitoring. I think this should be converted to 15 minutes = 1 unit for reporting on the UB04. Since it is status indicator N, Medicare is not going to pay. Is the correct way to report this in units or minutes? I see in your book that it is important to be reported accurately. Can you explain so that I can explain it to them?

Question ID : 6372
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