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Wiki 2 providers - 1 ER patient

ljfreeman

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Provider A saw the patient in the ER, ordered some labs - then was called away. Provider B stepped in and finished working with the patient, and signed the discharge note. Who gets to bill for the patient? If they both dictate notes, can I bill for both providers? If so, what modifier do I use?
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It is my impression since they are of the same group practice you can only bill one E/M service. However check with the client you are coding for as they probably have guidelines as to who gets credit (initial provider, the one who does the most work, or the discharging provider). Sorry no real hard and fast rule or answer.
 
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