Wiki Documenting Critical Care

[Belarm3]

Hi everyone,
Does anyone know where I can find documentation guidelines pertaining to APP's being allowed to document critical care?
I appreciate the help.
Renee

 

[Pathos]

I have some great resources for you right here:

CMS Claims Processing Manual Chapter 30.6.12 - Critical Care Visits and Neonatal Intensive Care (Codes
99291 - 99292)
D. Critical Care Services and Qualified Non-Physician Practitioners (NPP)
"Critical care services may be provided by qualified NPPs and reported for payment under the NPP’s National Provider Identifier (NPI) when the services meet the definition and requirements of critical care services in Sections A and B. The provision of critical care services must be within the scope of practice and licensure requirements for the State in which the qualified NPP practices and provides the service(s). Collaboration, physician supervision and billing requirements must also be met. A physician assistant shall meet the general physician supervision requirements."

Novitas Solutions (MAC)

CGS Medicare (MAC)

AAPC article on Critical Care

CMS MLN guidelines on Critical Care (2013)

Hope that helps you!

 

[Belarm3]

Thank you so much. I really appreciate the help.