Wiki Pt/inr - Derm Doctor wants to use a machine

[smartcoder]

Derm Doctor wants to use a machine to check PT/INR in office. I am not sure if Derm-doctor can even bill for PT/INR. Please advice.

 

[JessH2618]

Why? Is your doctor a surgical dermatologist and is concerned about this prior to a procedure. Often if a patient is on medications such as coumadin they would have a cardiologist or primary doctor checking their PT/INR on a scheduled basis. Why wouldn't he just get the results from the doctor maintaining the medication? I work with Mohs surgeons and that is what we do.

If it is worth while to do the PT/INR in your office, I would check with your carriers and requirements regarding labs. Also check with state regulations. If you do not already have a lab in your office what kind of entities do you need to go through. I want to say you would need to check CLIA regulations, but honestly, I am not 100% sure.