Lanie Christman
Contributor
If a resident sees a patient in the ER-performs a visit and then a reduction of a fracture, then calls the teaching physician (at home) to review post reduction films....I know that the teaching physician may not bill for the visit or the procedure. However-when the patient presents to the office for follow up to see the teaching physician....would the teaching doc bill for a new or an established visit?
I personally think this would be established since the resident is a member of the Ortho dept--but playing devils advocate to myself...the resident is not recognized by the insurance company and no charges have been officially billed..thus indicating a new patient visit.
Any information, thoughts would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!!
Lanie
I personally think this would be established since the resident is a member of the Ortho dept--but playing devils advocate to myself...the resident is not recognized by the insurance company and no charges have been officially billed..thus indicating a new patient visit.
Any information, thoughts would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!!
Lanie