decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2005 Issue 12 (December)
Whenever possible, bill nurse midwife services incident-to
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Article Overview
This article reviews how certified nurse midwife services may be billed in obstetric and gynecologic settings, with attention to Medicare and other payer policies. It discusses general eligibility requirements, incident-to billing conditions, supervision and documentation themes, and the way coverage can vary by payer and by state scope-of-practice rules. The article is useful for coding and billing staff, ObGyn practices, and clinicians working with nonphysician practitioner reimbursement guidance.
Why This Topic Matters
Understanding how certified nurse midwife services are billed can affect claim accuracy, payment levels, and compliance with payer and state requirements. The article helps readers evaluate when services may be billed under a physician versus under the midwife’s own billing number and what types of services may fall within payer coverage.
What You Will Learn
- How certified nurse midwife billing fits into obstetric and gynecologic practice
- How payer policies and Medicare-related payment rules can differ for nonphysician practitioners
- What general requirements are discussed for services billed incident-to a physician
- How state scope-of-practice rules can affect what services may be covered
- How global maternity package services may be divided among providers
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Obstetric and gynecology practices
- Certified nurse midwives
- Practice administrators
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