tci Part B Insider - 2008 Issue 15

READER QUESTION: Keep Track of Refills for E/M Service

Tip: You can't bill an E/M just for handing a refill to a patientQuestion: May we bill an in-surance carrier for a prescription refill, especially for patients who have to physically stop at the office to pick up a script? This is very time-consuming for our practice, and we-d like to know which code Medicare will reimburse. Answer: Unfortunately, Medi-care will not reimburse you for prescription pickups. CPT specifically includes writing prescriptions as part of an E/M service. This is just part of the cost of seeing patients, much like office supplies. There is no CPT code that payers...

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