Billing: MAC opens up same-day E/M billing for NPPs of different specialties

Article Overview

This article covers a Medicare administrative contractor policy update for same-day evaluation and management services furnished by non-physician practitioners in different specialty contexts. It is written for medical billers, coders, and practice managers who handle Medicare claims and appeals, especially in multispecialty or larger group practices. The discussion focuses on the reporting information that must appear on claims, how the contractor reviews same-day submissions, and the effective date and scope of the change.