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I work at a primary care clinic and there is debate stating you can bill 99211 + drug given when a medical assistant performs the administration. But this brings the question if a medical assistant doesn't have an NPI how do we bill 99211? Since a billing and rendering provider must be included on the claim, whose information is used for the rendering?
I have tried to find an answer to this debate in CMS.GOV, NORIDIAN, AAPC, AMA to no avail.
I recently came across an article (see below) posted 03/05/2020 stating that as long as the medical necessity is documented a medical assistant can bill for 99211but it does not mention how to bill for this.
Is there anyone that can provide feedback on this? Your help is greatly appreciated.
I have tried to find an answer to this debate in CMS.GOV, NORIDIAN, AAPC, AMA to no avail.
I recently came across an article (see below) posted 03/05/2020 stating that as long as the medical necessity is documented a medical assistant can bill for 99211but it does not mention how to bill for this.
Is there anyone that can provide feedback on this? Your help is greatly appreciated.
Expand CPT Code 99211 Eligibility to MAs, LPNs, and Other Staff
CPT code 99211 is often called the nurse visit code. But it’s not just for nurses! Many of your practice employees can provide the service. They must be qualified to evaluate and meet the patient’s care needs in a limited capacity. That means, you can bill 99211 for a medically necessary, face-to-face established patient service performed by a healthcare professional including a:- Medical Assistant (MA)
- Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
- Licensed Practicing Nurse (LPN)
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Nurse Practitioner (NP)
- Physician Assistant (PA)
- Physician (MD) https://healthcare.trainingleader.com/2020/03/cpt-code-99211-nurse-visit/