READER QUESTION ~ Bill Solu-Medrol Infusion by Supervising Doctor
Published on Mon Jan 01, 2007
Question: Physician A in our group ordered a patient's Solu-Medrol infusion, and Physician B administered the infusion in our office. Which physician should I list on the claim?
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Answer: Your physicians played two different roles in this situation: referring and supervising/administering. Physician A served as the referring physician, and Physician B performed the procedure. When you code the infusion, report it under the supervising physician (Physician B).