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This month's question is answered by Margie Scalley Vaught, CPC, coding content specialist for DecisionHealth.
Q. How do we document and bill the following scenario: The PA or NP examines a patient while on the phone with the doctor (who is at home) during a patient exam. The doctor agrees with the NPP's findings. Can we bill this as a telehealth service?
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