decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2008 Issue 6 (June)
Good news on documenting incident-to
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Article Overview
This article is for physician practices, coders, billing staff, and practice managers who handle Medicare incident-to billing. It covers the withdrawal of a CMS transmittal, the documentation and supervision items that had been proposed, the involvement of professional associations, and the need to stay aligned with current Medicare incident-to requirements while anticipating possible future guidance.
Why This Topic Matters
Incident-to billing can affect Medicare compliance and payment, so changes to documentation and supervision expectations may have operational and revenue implications for practices.
What You Will Learn
- What CMS changed regarding incident-to billing guidance
- Which documentation and supervision topics were under discussion
- Why professional associations responded to the CMS proposal
- Why practices should continue monitoring future Medicare guidance
- Why it remains important to review current incident-to requirements
Who Should Read This
- Physician practices
- Practice managers
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Compliance staff
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