AHIMA Hospital has a "fast track" department attached to the emergency department. This area is staffed by emergency department physicians on a rotating basis, treats minor problems, and is open from 5:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. What codes should be used to report services rendered in the department?
A) Emergency department service codes
B) Office or other outpatient service codes
C) These are not codable services because the department is not open 24 hours per day.
D) Either office or emergency department codes may be
used.
Answer: C) These are not codable services because the department is not open 24 hours per day.
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