decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2008 Issue 8 (August)
Non-Physician Practitioner Report: Ask NPP Report
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Article Overview
This short Ask NPP Report item addresses Medicare billing questions involving non-physician practitioner services, registered dietitians or nutritionists, and medical nutrition therapy. It is intended for coders, billers, and practice staff who need a general understanding of when nutrition therapy-related services are discussed and how the article frames Medicare policy topics.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps readers quickly determine whether the article is relevant to Medicare billing, incident-to questions, and nutrition therapy coding for registered dietitians or nutritionists.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames a Medicare billing question involving registered dietitian services.
- The general relationship between non-physician practitioner billing and medical nutrition therapy.
- What broad policy area the article discusses for outpatient and inpatient settings.
- The type of guidance the article provides in a brief Q&A format.
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Medical billers
- Practice managers
- Compliance staff
- Dietitian and nutrition services staff
- Physician office staff
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