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Wiki Can a PA perform an H & P?
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FTessaBartels
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Use PA's NPI / Name
Assuming it is in the PA's scope of practice (and I cannot imagine why it would not be), you may bill under the PA's name/NPI.
Initial Hospital Visits do NOT fall under the "incident to" rules and cannot be billed that way.
Hope that helps
F Tessa Bartels, CPC, CEMC
Assuming it is in the PA's scope of practice (and I cannot imagine why it would not be), you may bill under the PA's name/NPI.
Initial Hospital Visits do NOT fall under the "incident to" rules and cannot be billed that way.
Hope that helps
F Tessa Bartels, CPC, CEMC
RebeccaWoodward*
True Blue
I agree with Tessa...If it's within the scope of practice.
History and Physical Examinations (H&P)
Q. Can the responsibility for performing the admission history and physical examination be delegated to a PA?
A. Yes, PAs can perform H&Ps.
http://www.aapa.org/advocacy-and-practice-resources/practice-resources/hospital-practice/566
History and Physical Examinations (H&P)
Q. Can the responsibility for performing the admission history and physical examination be delegated to a PA?
A. Yes, PAs can perform H&Ps.
http://www.aapa.org/advocacy-and-practice-resources/practice-resources/hospital-practice/566