bethb
Guru
I have a complicated question and am asking for any thoughts, suggestions, or guidance. Any information is greatly appreciated!
The doctor is considering purchasing and performing Fundus examinations in the office. The practice he is with would purchase the equipment, so I am fairly confident that the technical component would be paid to the physician. However, the doctor has investigated the possibility of employing a separate physician to read/interpret the test. This separate physician would be under contract with the practice to read and interpret the test, and would be paid for the services. Can our doctor still bill the procedure globally to the insurance? The contracted physician would be paid by the practice for reading the test.
Thank you in advance for any advice or information anyone can provide.
Beth
The doctor is considering purchasing and performing Fundus examinations in the office. The practice he is with would purchase the equipment, so I am fairly confident that the technical component would be paid to the physician. However, the doctor has investigated the possibility of employing a separate physician to read/interpret the test. This separate physician would be under contract with the practice to read and interpret the test, and would be paid for the services. Can our doctor still bill the procedure globally to the insurance? The contracted physician would be paid by the practice for reading the test.
Thank you in advance for any advice or information anyone can provide.
Beth