medicare incident-to and shared services Archives

CMS’s 2022 shared or split services policy: a case study in confusion

Shared or split services are Evaluation and Management (E/M) services performed jointly between a physician and a non-physician practitioner (NPP), in … [Read more...]

Can we give a flu shot if the doctor isn’t in the office?

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...]

Medicare Rules for Incident-to Billing and Shared Services | Webinar

Incident-to services appear on the OIG Work Plan frequently. The stakes are high for the practice in terms of revenue and compliance. Ask around the … [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...]

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