Medicare Compliance & Reimbursement

Compliance:

Decide on This Date of Service Confusion

Question: We have a provider who saw a patient and recommended surgical intervention. The practitioner discussed the surgical procedure and risks with the patient during their initial visit, but the practitioner wanted to confirm their opinion with a colleague who specializes in the condition before proceeding with the surgery. A few days passed before the doctor was able to speak [...]
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