Has anyone had any experience with a physician practice hiring a new provider (waiting for credentialing) and billing the new providers services as incident-to? I have read the regulations over and over, but it does not specifically state that a "physician" is considered auxilliary personnel. I have also contacted Medicare and cannot get a clear cut answer. I have had this discussion with a "live person" three times now. Medicare directs me to read the regulations again....
I say that a physician does not qualify as auxilliary personnel and must hold claims until credentialled and then bill retroactively.
Thoughts?
Thanks!
I say that a physician does not qualify as auxilliary personnel and must hold claims until credentialled and then bill retroactively.
Thoughts?
Thanks!