Wiki billing compliance question

[casslouch]

Need some help to find out where to find the answer.

Billing hearing tests/procedure under audiologist
Is it required to bill if the audiologist performs it? or can this be billed under the physician?

 

[lchristy]

Per CMS Medicare Claims Processing Manual CH. 12 regarding audiologists.
This is only one statement regarding billing, there is much more information in the above manual.

"Audiology codes may be billed under the MPFS by audiologists, physicians, and NPPs using their own NPI in the rendering loop when those professionals personally furnish the test. Physicians and NPPs may not bill for these codes when an audiologist has furnished the service. "

I hope this helps!