Pneumococcal vaccinations and flu shots

Radiology consults

Day two of a three-day observation stay

Prolonged services or critical care maximums

“Significant, separately identifiable” E/M service

Editor’s note: While this department represents our best efforts to provide accurate information and useful advice, we cannot guarantee that third-party payers will accept the coding and documentation recommended. For more detailed information, refer to the current CPT manual and the “Documentation Guidelines for Evaluation and Management Services.”