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See How to Bill This NP Shared Service

Published on Fri Dec 12, 2025

Question: A doctor saw a patient with a nurse practitioner (NP). The NP recorded the documentation, but the doctor signed the note, saying that they agreed with the NP. The physician said they spent more than 50 percent of the time with the patient but didn’t provide any documentation, including specific times. Should I bill this under the NP for [...]
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