Use documentation from the encounter to total qualifying resources, evaluate MDM, and determine the supported facility level.
How many medications were given, how many tests were ordered, and how many supplies were used during the ED facility encounter?
Identify the documented facility resources. Count medications, tests, and supplies, then calculate their points.
What MDM level is documented for this encounter?
Select the documented MDM level to determine its points.
Which point band does each category land in, and what total does that create?
Show your work. Add each category contribution so you can see how the facility total is built.
What facility level does the total support, and does it cross into critical care?
Use the total to choose the facility band. Critical care only applies when the total is beyond level 5 and constant physician attendance is present.