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Incident-to Billing:

Weigh the Pros and Cons Before Adding an NPP

Published on Mon Sep 30, 2013

Tip: Remember incident-to billing is under close scrutiny for audit and OIG enforcement. Before you begin the hiring process for a non-physician practitioner (NPP), such as a nurse practitioner (NP) or physician assistant (PA), it’s good to do a reality check. Adding an NPP might appear to be a smart move given the additional income you can expect to generate. [...]
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