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Can You Report a Service When Patient Isn't Present?

Published on Thu Aug 10, 2017

Question: We had a patient’s son present to talk about his mother’s colonoscopy results and her diverticulitis, the implications for the future, what his options are for treating her, and which medications she should take. How can we bill for this visit? Codify Subscriber Answer: The answer will depend on which insurer covers the patient. According to CPT® rules, if the patient’s [...]
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