Since the descriptions under E/M codes changed in 2013 to include NPP's, has anyone seen documentation from CMS that says the NPP MUST bill under their own NPI?
The question is whether or not a NPP can choose to bill either under their NPI, or as incident-to the physician (which is a higher reimbursement).
...and I assume that now they can bill for a New patient (where, in the past, the physician had to intiate the plan of care).
I'm looking for any citations on this.
Thank you!
Lora
The question is whether or not a NPP can choose to bill either under their NPI, or as incident-to the physician (which is a higher reimbursement).
...and I assume that now they can bill for a New patient (where, in the past, the physician had to intiate the plan of care).
I'm looking for any citations on this.
Thank you!
Lora
