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After hours

On the weekends we charge after hours fees using the 99051 procedure code. We sometimes do weight checks on the weekends and have shot clinics. We don't normally charge an after-hours fee for these visits. Are we doing anything wrong by charging our patients who come in for sick visits on the weekends and not charging shot clinic patients or weight checks?

Thanks

Janet

After hours

"Wrong" is a little strong, imo, but I definitely think it could be construed as misbehavior by the payers. 

I'd also ask: why not use those charges even for weight checks and shot clinics? 

 

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