tci Part B Insider - 2014 Issue 30

Know These 99211 Facts Before You Submit Your Claim

Even if you aced our 99211 quiz, it’s a good idea to brush up on some basic facts about using 99211. Keep the following in mind when you report this level one office visit code: It’s not just for nurses. Although it’s commonly referred to as the “nurse visit code,” in actuality, physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants can use 99211 as well as nurses. The patient must be established for the nurse to bill 99211. If a non-physician bills under the billing physician’s name using 99211, you still have to make sure...

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