Wiki Question if billable

[Chelsea1]

One of our doctors may be out of town. We may be getting calls in from that Drs. patients that are having problems and/or abnormal labs/and or abnormal outpatient testing coming in. The chart must be reviewed by another physician whom is not familar with that patient at all. Changes may be made with meds, etc... My question is, is there any billable time here?

I appreciate any help!!!
Thanks

 

[jdibble]

If there is no face-to-face visit then there is nothing to bill.

 

[Chelsea1]

Thanks! I appreciate it

 

[mitchellde]

If there is no face-to-face visit then there is nothing to bill.

If the patient initiates the call you can use the phone call codes.