allenwein12
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I need help or some guidance. We are a multi-specialty group (PCP, RADS, CARDIO etc.)
Our RAD is having our PCP docs select potential patients for the 93970. Once the patient is selected (eval & order written) the PCP then brings the RAD in one day a week so he can do the 93970 or 93971 on said patient(s). The PCP office is doing an E/M (99212) on the same day. The RAD bills for the global 93970/71 because he brings his equipment to the PCP office and the PCP bills for the E/M (99212). The 99212 is focused on the extremity the RAD is doing the 93970/71 on, it's not a separate problem.
Is this kosher? Prior to doing things this way the RAD was billing the 99212 and 93970/71 on the same day under his provider number.
I believe the 93970/71 includes a basic exam, does it not? My bosses say the LCD isn't clear, but I think it is clear. "Vascular studies include patient care required to perform the study, supervision of the study and interpretation of the study results....".
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THANKS to anyone who can help.
Laura WPB
Our RAD is having our PCP docs select potential patients for the 93970. Once the patient is selected (eval & order written) the PCP then brings the RAD in one day a week so he can do the 93970 or 93971 on said patient(s). The PCP office is doing an E/M (99212) on the same day. The RAD bills for the global 93970/71 because he brings his equipment to the PCP office and the PCP bills for the E/M (99212). The 99212 is focused on the extremity the RAD is doing the 93970/71 on, it's not a separate problem.
Is this kosher? Prior to doing things this way the RAD was billing the 99212 and 93970/71 on the same day under his provider number.
I believe the 93970/71 includes a basic exam, does it not? My bosses say the LCD isn't clear, but I think it is clear. "Vascular studies include patient care required to perform the study, supervision of the study and interpretation of the study results....".
THANKS to anyone who can help.
Laura WPB