Stefanie
Networker
We have a multiple specialty practice (OB/Gyn, FP, IM, Peds, GI), 3 clinics but only one tax id number. We have FP providers that have a "home" clinic who do not see patient's at any of our other clinics, but we do have some "specialty" providers that "float" between clinics. These specialties are OB/Gyn, GI and IM. With that here is my scenario and question:
Patient walks in to the clinic, needs to see a provider for an acute condition, now all the FPs that the patient has established care with are booked. BUT the IM provider that is there that day is availlable, but the patient has not received any professional services from our IM practice. The patient see the IM provider. IS THIS A NEW PATIENT VISIT OR AN ESTABLISHED PATIENT.
I say it's a new patient visit according to AMA CPT E/M Service Guidelines.
Patient walks in to the clinic, needs to see a provider for an acute condition, now all the FPs that the patient has established care with are booked. BUT the IM provider that is there that day is availlable, but the patient has not received any professional services from our IM practice. The patient see the IM provider. IS THIS A NEW PATIENT VISIT OR AN ESTABLISHED PATIENT.
I say it's a new patient visit according to AMA CPT E/M Service Guidelines.