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Condition Code 44 – The Next Chapter

By Medicare Weekly Update

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Editor’s note: Debbie Mackaman, RHIA, CHCO, regulatory specialist for HCPro, Inc., is the author of this week’s note from the instructor.

After CMS issued Transmittal 1803, we have continued to receive questions on the correct way to bill for outpatient services when Condition Code 44 criteria have been met. The next chapter of the story involves determining if and when observation begins.

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Categories : Auditing and assessment, Billing and reimbursement, Medicare compliance

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