Question

question 6

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?

subsequent hospital care
office or other outpatient services; established patient
skilled nursing facility
initial hospital care

Explanation:

Identify the clinical setting and service type

The patient is admitted to the hospital as an inpatient for a five-day stay. The provider performs daily face-to-face visits.

Determine the coding for subsequent days

Day one is coded as Initial Hospital Care. Days two, three, and four represent ongoing daily inpatient visits during the stay, which fall under the subcategory of Subsequent Hospital Care. Day five (discharge day) is coded under Hospital Discharge Services.

Answer:

• Subsequent Hospital Care (Correct answer)
• Office or Other Outpatient Services; Established patient
• Skilled Nursing Facility
• Initial Hospital Care