MSP BillBudLevel 2 plus a reassessment vs Level 3: which pays more by day
The scenario
Pneumonia with sepsis: IV fluids and antibiotics, reassessed at 2.5 hours after improving, admitted to medicine. Day shift.
How to bill it
Level 2 (
01812) $93.48 + 01882 reassessment $32.33 = $125.81, versus Level 3 (01813) alone at $118.23. Billing below your documented level is allowed. L3 + 01882 isn't an option here: an L3 reassessment needs 3 hours, and this one was at 2.5.What to watch for
Sepsis supports Level 3, but check what Level 2 plus a reassessment pays during the day.
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