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The hot topic of "Incident To" has recently come up with our oganization.
Our coding department is stating that if a NP/PA sees a patient and needs to alter the previous treatment plan set by the doctor, that provider has to come into the suite and see the patient. If that is not done then "Incident To" cannot be billed.
Our providers have other concerns as well.
We have looked on the CMS website and of course there is a lot of information but, it is overwhelming and not cut and dry.
In more simple terms, can someone break down when billing "Incident To" is and is not appropriate?
Any backup documentation from CMS is greatly appreciated as well.
Thanks!
Our coding department is stating that if a NP/PA sees a patient and needs to alter the previous treatment plan set by the doctor, that provider has to come into the suite and see the patient. If that is not done then "Incident To" cannot be billed.
Our providers have other concerns as well.
We have looked on the CMS website and of course there is a lot of information but, it is overwhelming and not cut and dry.
In more simple terms, can someone break down when billing "Incident To" is and is not appropriate?
Any backup documentation from CMS is greatly appreciated as well.
Thanks!