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Can physicians bill item 132 when they attend a intubated, ventilated and sedated patient in ICU?

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I'm a geriatrician and am sometimes called to ICU to review ventilated and sedated patients. I can't talk to the patient obviously but I review their records and do a physical examination and speak with the treating team. These patients are often complex and take a long time. Can I claim item 132?

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