RebeccaWoodward*
True Blue
Does your carrier have a policy on this??? This seems so strange to me...
Question: Can a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) perform the entire AWV?
Answer:
Yes an RN or LPN can perform the visit. They need to be under the direct supervision of a physician and the state license needs to allow for them to do all the components of the service.
http://www.wpsmedicare.com/part_b/education/awv-faq.shtml
Question: Can a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) perform the entire AWV?
Answer:
Yes an RN or LPN can perform the visit. They need to be under the direct supervision of a physician and the state license needs to allow for them to do all the components of the service.
http://www.wpsmedicare.com/part_b/education/awv-faq.shtml