Rita Bartholomew
Guru
Under Medicare's list of specialty codes, nurse practitioners have their own specialty code designation (50), under which are listed different specialization classications (adult medicine, geriatrics, pediatrics, etc.). A member of administration believes that if a "family practice" NPP sees a new patient, then the patient is seen by a "family practice" physician (both in our group of providers) within 3 years, then the physician can use the "new patient" codes.
It seems to me that they're confusing the specialty codes with the specialty itself, and that the 2nd visit with the physician should be "established". Can someone clarify this for me? Thanks.
It seems to me that they're confusing the specialty codes with the specialty itself, and that the 2nd visit with the physician should be "established". Can someone clarify this for me? Thanks.