Subsequent Hospital Visits and Hospital Discharge Day Management Services (Codes 99231 - 99239)
This transmittal updates Chapter 12, §30.6.9.2, with physician payment policy for Subsequent Hospital Care visits during a global period, and the appropriate use of Hospital Discharge Day Management Services for a final hospital visit by the attending physician and also for a death pronouncement.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: February 08, 2008
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