Wiki Can this be billed as a new patient?

[cedwards]

A patient new to our practice comes in for a vaccine only visit where the nurse gives the vaccine. The vaccine is billed under the MD.

The patient is booked to come and see the physician for a Well Child Check tomorrow. Can they be billed as a new patient for the Well Child even though they had the vaccine a few days ago? Is the vaccine visit considered a face to face professional service?

Thanks!
Christina