Question: Do we need to have a physician in the office when our clinical staff gives flu shots? Answer: No. CMS allows flu shots to be given … [Read more...]
Non-physician practitioners in nursing facilities
Find additional information about nursing facility services in Betsy's signature resource Everyday Coding. Question: Can a physician assistant … [Read more...]
Coding Guide – Medicare Incident-to and Shared Services
This in depth guide reviews the requirements for billing Medicare Incident-to and shared services including: When/where these services can be … [Read more...]
Shared Visits – Medicare
Medicare has specific rules for billing for nurse practitioners and physician assistants using shared services. These rules are explained in this … [Read more...]
Incident To Services – Medicare
Medicare has specific rules for billing for nurse practitioners and physician assistants and other office staff incident to a physician services in an … [Read more...]
Medicare Rules for Incident To and Shared Services
Whose provider number is being used to bill services to the insurer, or to Medicare? This is a compliance risk area often overlooked. This 10 minute … [Read more...]