decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2008 Issue 5 (May)
Medicare_Carriers_Manual / 2050 / 2050._SERVICES_AND_SUPPLIES
Subscribe or sign in to view the full article.
Article Overview
This article is a Medicare Carriers Manual coverage section focused on services and supplies furnished incident to a physician’s or other practitioner’s professional services. It is useful for coders, billers, and compliance staff who need to understand the scope of incident-to coverage, how it relates to other benefit categories, and the general types of provider services discussed by Medicare. The section also points readers to related manual material for additional context.
Why This Topic Matters
Understanding this section helps ensure that incident-to billing is evaluated within the correct Medicare framework and not confused with services that have their own separate benefit category. It is relevant to practices and facilities that bill Medicare for auxiliary personnel services, hospital-related services, and other covered supplies tied to physician services.
Article Sections
-
Ed. Note: For further information see:
References related manual material that provides additional background on incident-to services and leased staff.
-
2050. SERVICES AND SUPPLIES
Introduces the general Medicare framework for services and supplies furnished in connection with professional services and explains the relationship to other covered benefit categories. It also identifies the provider types and general supervision concepts referenced in this section.
What You Will Learn
- How Medicare frames services and supplies furnished in connection with professional services
- How incident-to coverage is distinguished from separately covered benefit categories
- Which broad provider categories are discussed in the context of incident-to services
- How the manual connects this section to related guidance in other parts of the Medicare Carriers Manual
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Medical billers
- Practice managers
- Compliance professionals
- Revenue cycle staff
- Healthcare administrators
Subscribe or sign in to view the full article.
Quick, Current, Complete - www.findacode.com