jbhuju
Guru
can physician bill 99211 if he/she has seen patient just for 5 mins?
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saysay14
New
I believe so
lgardner
Guest
99211 is not a code for physician services.
if the physician saw the pt, it would be a minimum 99212.
if the physician saw the pt, it would be a minimum 99212.
jbhuju
Guru
thank you 
Lungaro
Contributor
Would the 99211 vs 99212 when pt is seen, apply to NP's also?
lgardner
Guest
99211 does not apply to a Nurse Practitioner's services.
99212 would be the minimum visit for an NP, too.
Lungaro
Contributor
Thank you! Now to get all the providers on board with not billing a 99211....