LauraNewYork
Networker
We periodically have situations were two Nurse Practitioners will see the same oncology patient, same DOS for 2 different reasons. Can we can combine the NP's time together and use prolonged time as appropriate?
Example:
First NP sees established patient for chemo teach and documents 50 minutes; second NP sees same pt for genetic counseling and documents 50 minutes. Both are working "incident to" a medical oncologist at the same practice. Total time is 100 minutes. Can this time be billed out as one bill using 99215 with a prolonged time code (99417 or G2212 with multiple units as appropriate). There would be 2 separate notes in the chart.
Example:
First NP sees established patient for chemo teach and documents 50 minutes; second NP sees same pt for genetic counseling and documents 50 minutes. Both are working "incident to" a medical oncologist at the same practice. Total time is 100 minutes. Can this time be billed out as one bill using 99215 with a prolonged time code (99417 or G2212 with multiple units as appropriate). There would be 2 separate notes in the chart.