Can your MA handle the TCM initial patient contact? Yes — until the patient responds
Question:We often do the initial patient contact for transitional care management (99495, 99496) that has to occur within two days of discharge by email or text. Do we need the M.D., or even a nurse practitioner or physician assistant, to do this? Can’t my medical assistant do the outreach?
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