simplytam
New
We are having an ongoing discussion in the office regarding what documentation is needed to bill for an assistant surgeon. We have one physician who is just adding the following paragraph to the body of his op note:
At this teaching institution without a surgical residency, the assistant was present out of medical necessity. There was no qualified resident available. Based on the complexity of the case, a dedicated specialized assistant with advanced training, "Sam Smith", PA-C, was medically necessary and equally participated in the entire surgical case and all procedures in that case.
In your opinion, is this enough to justify billing for the assistant?
Thank you
At this teaching institution without a surgical residency, the assistant was present out of medical necessity. There was no qualified resident available. Based on the complexity of the case, a dedicated specialized assistant with advanced training, "Sam Smith", PA-C, was medically necessary and equally participated in the entire surgical case and all procedures in that case.
In your opinion, is this enough to justify billing for the assistant?
Thank you