a person or thing that floats. 2. Informal. a person who is continually changing his or her place of abode, employment, etc. 3. an employee without a fixed job assignment: One of our officers works as a floater, filling in when someone is out. 4. U.S. Politics. a voter not attached to any party, especially a person whose vote may be purchased. 5. a person who fraudulently votes, usually for pay, in different places in the same election.
For Medicare patients, inpatient consultations are reported with the initial hospital visit codes (99221â99223). Do not append modifier AI, which is only used by the admitting physician.
Note: If the exam is performed in the outpatient department of a hospital, Medicare also charges a hospital copayment, Medicare does not cover the cost of that copayment. 20% of the Medicare-approved amount, minus a $10 Copayment per office visit.ote: If you need medical services after hours, please contact your PCP or a Covering Physician. Your PCP, or a Covering Physician, is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you need Inpatient mental health or substance abuse services after hours, please call 1-800-208-9565 for assistance.