jeannette79
New
Hi AAPC Members,
Does all residents including 4yr require Direct Physical Presence of an attending with documentation to perform surgery's ex; circumcisions to submit charges? Our 4th yr residents are certified to perform a circumcision under Indirect supervision according to the hospital and have submitted charges to bill under attending physician because of course they can't submit under themselves. However when looking for documentation to support the services by the attending I was unsuccessful. Can anyone provide me with any guidance stating that it is okay for a resident to perform a procedure without documentation from the attending stating their participation. This situation does not qualify for moonlighting billing because resident is participating in the scope of their specialty. All resources will be appreciated
Does all residents including 4yr require Direct Physical Presence of an attending with documentation to perform surgery's ex; circumcisions to submit charges? Our 4th yr residents are certified to perform a circumcision under Indirect supervision according to the hospital and have submitted charges to bill under attending physician because of course they can't submit under themselves. However when looking for documentation to support the services by the attending I was unsuccessful. Can anyone provide me with any guidance stating that it is okay for a resident to perform a procedure without documentation from the attending stating their participation. This situation does not qualify for moonlighting billing because resident is participating in the scope of their specialty. All resources will be appreciated