What are the specific reporting circumstances for HCPCS C-APC 8011?
HCPCS C-APC 8011 is a billing code for Comprehensive Observation Services, which pays a single comprehensive rate for a patient’s entire observation period after a hospital outpatient encounter, including the initial visit and subsequent services. This is for observation stays of 8 hours or longer, billed on a Medicare Part B claim with the HCPCS code G0378, and is considered a comprehensive payment for all services on that claim.
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