Our experts answer questions about OPPS packaging, new 2017 CPT codes, modifiers -PN and -PO, and more.
Do modifiers -PO and -PN apply to Medicare Advantage? Does modifier -PN apply to critical access hospitals?
What is the role of the physician advisor in discharge planning?
Is modifier -PN used instead of or in addition to modifier –PO for provider-based departments? Do we still need to use modifier -PO?
If a patient doesn’t leave within a few hours upon being cleared and ready for discharge, and the reason is the family’s convenience, what options exist for a late discharge?
Is it sufficient for utilization review to check patient status just once after admission?
