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tci ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2009 Issue 8
Bust Shared Visit, Critical Care Myths to Max Out NPP's Value
When you bill under NPPs NPI, expect 15 percent less for service.
EDs that want to squeeze the most value from their nonphysician practitioners (NPPs) work need to avoid two missteps that can take serious juice out of payout for the NPPs services.
Check out these mythbusters and know when to take the higher-paying road for services your NPPs provide.
Myth 1: NPPs and ED Docs Cant Team Up on E/Ms
The NPP (or mid-level provider [MLP]) and the physician might share the load on certain E/M services; when this occurs, check to see if you can report a...
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