Q&A: Coding for observation

December 13, 2011

QUESTION: We have some questions about coding for observation services. Should we still report HCPCS code G0378 (hospital observation services, per hour)? When should we bill the per-day observation charges instead of the per-hour charges? Is the per-day based on 24 hours or a calendar day?

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