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Should the Acupuncturist be Present
When a patient receives acupuncture for 30 minutes, does there need to be personal one-on-one contact with the patient in addition to re-inserting the needles?
Difference between Preoperative and Postoperative Diagnoses
Is there a difference between a pre-operative diagnosis and a post-operative diagnosis?
Is Documentation of HPI and Exam Necessary in Determining a level of E/M?
With the 2021 and 2023 Guideline changes, is it necessary to document an HPI and Exam when neither counts towards the level of service?
Esophageal Sphincter Augmentation for GERD
How is esophageal sphincter augmentation for GERD reported?
Vertebral Segment vs Motion Segment
What is the difference between a vertebral segment and a “motion segment”?
Physician Assistant Billing for New and Established Patients
Our Physician Assistant saw a new Medicare Patient in the office for evaluation of left knee pain. She evaluated the patient and developed the plan of care. The patient was scheduled for a return visit with the Physician Assistant. During the return visit, the Physician Assistant evaluated the patient and made no changes to the plan of care—she continued the NSAIDs as the patient responded well.
Can she bill this “Incident to” the physician who was in the office, as there was no change in the plan of care?
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