AT2728
Expert
Anytime an OB patient presents to the hospital for an OB check--as in they are concerned, complaints, unsure if in labor....the hospital routinely performs an NST. The NST is not ordered by the physician, however, the NST reading is sent to my OBGYN for interpret and sign off on. He may be called by the hospital for recommendations, but does not see the patient. The NST is signed off at a later date. Is this billable with 59025-26 since my physician is still signing off and reviewing these NSTs even though he has not ordered the NST nor seen the patient the day the NST was performed?
If he is unable to bill for this service as 59025-26 would you please provide rationale as I know he will request additional information. He billed for these at his previous location.
If he is unable to bill for this service as 59025-26 would you please provide rationale as I know he will request additional information. He billed for these at his previous location.