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[krssy70]

Does Nurse Practitioners have admitting priviledges? I have a subsequent hospital care note that one of my NP's saw the patient on the same day the pt was admitted. Not sure if I can bill for that?

thanks,
Kristen

 

[mitchellde]

the same day the physician admitted the patient? then no you may not bill a subsequent for the NP to see the patient same day.

 

[krssy70]

So NPP's cannot admit patients?

 

[krssy70]

I'm sorry, I needed to know if I could bill an intial, not a subsequent.

 

[mitchellde]

I see I misunderstood. I think you should check with the facility to see if the NPP has admit privileges. As far as can they by liscensure,... I am not sure on that. anyone else know??

 

[RebeccaWoodward*]

I agree with Debra.

A NP may have admitting privileges based on their scope of practice under their state law. As Debra mentioned, this may also be dictated by hospital policy.