Question

a provider admits mrs. smith to the hospital. she is there for five days. the provider sees her each day shes in the hospital. what subcategory of e/m codes would be used for days two, three and four? skilled nursing facility office or other outpatient services: new patient initial hospital care subsequent hospital care

Explanation:

Initial Hospital Care E/M codes are used for the initial evaluation and management of a patient who is admitted to the hospital. Since Mrs. Smith is admitted to the hospital and the provider sees her during her hospital - stay, for the initial encounter on the first day, Initial Hospital Care codes are appropriate. For subsequent days (days two, three, and four), Subsequent Hospital Care codes are used for the ongoing evaluation and management of an inpatient.

Answer:

Initial Hospital Care for the first day, Subsequent Hospital Care for days two, three, and four.