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Charge E/M by Therapist, But Not Separately

Published on Mon Jun 21, 2010

Question: A respiratory therapist in our practice provided E/M to a patient. Can we bill for this service?New York SubscriberAnswer: Providing evaluation and management services (99201-99215) are basic to the administrative functions of the respiratory therapy department in such a way that you would calculate the cost for patient E/M by the therapist into the charge for therapeutic or diagnostic procedures billed by the department. Do not bill a separate charge for patient E/M or assessment and education.
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