tci Part B Insider - 2014 Issue 24

Part B Coding Coach: Collect Concurrent Care Pay in 4 Easy Steps

Documenting separate diagnoses help all specialists involved.  It’s not uncommon for specialists to provide concurrent care – that is, to work with other physicians to provide a patient’s care. Coding can get dicey if two or more physicians see the patient on the same day, but that doesn’t mean your providers shouldn’t get their fair share of the payment. Follow this guide to understand what CMS considers to be concurrent care and how to ethically gain reimbursement.  Step 1: Know What Constitutes Concurrent Care The Medicare Benefit Policy Manual chapter 15 30 E...

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