Medical Billing Forum
Billing => Billing => : SANDY70 January 11, 2011, 08:00:44 PM
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How do I bill for and EKG done every 5 minutes during a Procainamide Infusion for Brugada syndrome. I have the billing for the infusion, but I need to know how to bill for EKG's every 5 minutes. Procedure was done in an outpatient hospital setting.
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Are you billing the TC or the readings? How many EKG's were done?
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I am billing for the reading. The EKGs are being done in the hospital. The doctor's note states EKG done every 5 minutes, but the copies are in the chart. I would have to count them, but let's say there are about 8.
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Many carriers may not allow for the multiple readings, but I would code it with an '8' in the units. If it is only allowed once, I would submit an appeal, but again, I wouldn't be surprised if it is not allowed for multiple readings.
Good luck!
Michele