anggand@aol.com
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Can we bill a 99211 if a pt was scheduled to come in for a drug screening and only sees the nurse. vitals were also taken. The drug screen was requested by the physician.
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Wiki 99211 - Can we bill a 99211 if a pt was
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phrazzled
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99211 w/drug screen
A supervised drug screen can be reported with a 99211 if ordered by the physician.
A supervised drug screen can be reported with a 99211 if ordered by the physician.
blonde01
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Per Medicare, checking the patient's blood pressure alone is not considered medically necessary to be able to bill 99211 along with a drug screen.
CMS 100-20, Transmittal 20
CMS 100-20, Transmittal 20