Five Facts about Split Visits

Why This Topic Matters

Split/shared visit policy can affect billing responsibility, documentation workflows, and practice revenue in hospital and other institutional settings. Understanding the article helps readers determine whether they need to review internal procedures, compensation models, and payer-specific handling of these visits.

Article Sections

1. Five Facts about Split Visits

   An introductory overview of the article’s purpose and the general topic of split/shared visit rules for 2022.

2. One

   A point-by-point explanation of where the split visit rules apply and which types of personnel are outside the scope discussed here.

3. Two

   A discussion of the year’s policy status for certain office-setting billing arrangements and whether changes were made for that scenario.

4. Three

   A summary of billing considerations for advanced practice professionals in most settings and the general impact described for services in scope.

5. Four

   Coverage of hospital and other institutional settings, including the general criteria described for determining who bills in the scenario discussed.

6. Five

   A reminder about signature, dating, and modifier requirements associated with the visits discussed in the article.

7. Five Minute Fixes

   Operational takeaways for practices, including workflow, compensation, payer review, and audit considerations related to the topic.