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Can a NPP (nurse practioner) interpret an EKG ? Also, what is the correct D.O.S we should be using for the read?? HELP-
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Can a NPP (nurse practioner) interpret an EKG ? Also, what is the correct D.O.S we should be using for the read?? HELPEKG Reads
The short answer is yes. Non-physician practitioners can bill and interpret diagnostics tests. They must bill for the interpretation only and they must bill under their own NPI# (not incident-to). The service must be included in their state approved scope of practice.
The appropriate DOS for the professional component is the actual calendar date that the interpretation was performed. For example, if the test or technical component was performed on January 30th and the interpretation was read on February 2nd, the actual calendar date or DOS for the performance of the test is January 30th and the actual calendar date or DOS for the interpretation or read of the test is February 2nd.
The short answer is yes. Non-physician practitioners can bill and interpret diagnostics tests. They must bill for the interpretation only and they must bill under their own NPI# (not incident-to). The service must be included in their state approved scope of practice.
The appropriate DOS for the professional component is the actual calendar date that the interpretation was performed. For example, if the test or technical component was performed on January 30th and the interpretation was read on February 2nd, the actual calendar date or DOS for the performance of the test is January 30th and the actual calendar date or DOS for the interpretation or read of the test is February 2nd.