20 Miss. Code. R. 2-V - OBSERVATION CARE DISCHARGE SERVICES (99217)
A. CPT code 99217
is used only if discharge from observation status occurs on a date other than
the initial date of observation. The code includes final examination of the
patient, discussion of the hospital stay, instructions for continuing care, and
preparation of discharge records.
B. If a patient is admitted to and
subsequently discharged from observation status on the same date, see codes
99234-99236 as appropriate.
C. Do
not report observation care discharge CPT code 99217 in conjunction with a
hospital admission.
Notes
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