kathymoon
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We have been discussing this and I need other opinions. I work at a primary care office and we sometimes have parents come in without the child to discuss the child's diagnoses. If there is documentation to support 2 of the 3 elements, i.e. history and MDM, can we bill the insurance for the visit? I look at it that if the patient was not present we cannot bill for the visit, but others are tossing around the idea that we can? The same question would be for senior patients whose children are consulting the provider in regards to their parent's health. I appreciate any comments. Thanks. And would you use the diagnoses of the "patient" or simply consult on behalf of another person.