What is acceptable for ordering x-rays? My understanding was the doctor has to request the x-ray be done and even though verbal orders are ok they must be followed up with a written order to support the service.
In our new urgent care they were operating under standing orders, any trauma they automatically took back to x-ray before the doctor saw the patient. I told them they can't do this the doctor must order it.
Now, the MA is walking up to the doctor saying "patient is here with a sore ankle, do you want me to do an x-ray?". Does this count as a valid verbal order? This was not doctor initiated in my opinion.
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Laura, CPC, CPMA, CEMC
In our new urgent care they were operating under standing orders, any trauma they automatically took back to x-ray before the doctor saw the patient. I told them they can't do this the doctor must order it.
Now, the MA is walking up to the doctor saying "patient is here with a sore ankle, do you want me to do an x-ray?". Does this count as a valid verbal order? This was not doctor initiated in my opinion.
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Laura, CPC, CPMA, CEMC