TenaWright
Contributor
I have a provider who wants ALL visits in his hospital outpatient clinic registered under his name, regardless of who the patient actually sees. The visit documentation always has his signature appended, whether or not he actually physically attended the visit. Here is an example scenario:
Patient is registered under MD.
Patient arrives at visit and is actually seen by PA/NP.
Visit is documented solely by PA/NP.
Registration remains under MD.
Signature of PA/NP in addition to signature of MD is appended.
Claims processed under PA/NP.
Is this a problem and what are the ramifications with regard to insurance and compliance with the law?
Thank you for any information you can provide.
Patient is registered under MD.
Patient arrives at visit and is actually seen by PA/NP.
Visit is documented solely by PA/NP.
Registration remains under MD.
Signature of PA/NP in addition to signature of MD is appended.
Claims processed under PA/NP.
Is this a problem and what are the ramifications with regard to insurance and compliance with the law?
Thank you for any information you can provide.