bethb
Guru
Hi!
I am still trying to thoroughly understand when billing the 99495 / 99496 is appropriate. I have a couple of questions and was wondering if anyone had insight or suggestions on te following? (I have read, and re-read the FAQs on CMS' website, AAFP FAQs, and the CPT code book and I am still unsure) Thank you in advance for your information and suggestions!
1. The Communication within 2 business days of discharge--can this be done by the RN or Nurse Case Manager in our office? Can it be done by the Medical Assistants in our office?
2. Can we still bill the code if 2 (documented) attemtps were made to reach the patient but those attempts were unsucessful?
3. Can Care Plan Oversites (G0179, G0180, G0181, and G0182) be billed within the 30 days of the TCM?
Thank you all so much!
Beth B.
I am still trying to thoroughly understand when billing the 99495 / 99496 is appropriate. I have a couple of questions and was wondering if anyone had insight or suggestions on te following? (I have read, and re-read the FAQs on CMS' website, AAFP FAQs, and the CPT code book and I am still unsure) Thank you in advance for your information and suggestions!
1. The Communication within 2 business days of discharge--can this be done by the RN or Nurse Case Manager in our office? Can it be done by the Medical Assistants in our office?
2. Can we still bill the code if 2 (documented) attemtps were made to reach the patient but those attempts were unsucessful?
3. Can Care Plan Oversites (G0179, G0180, G0181, and G0182) be billed within the 30 days of the TCM?
Thank you all so much!
Beth B.