dmaines40505
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A question was raised yesterday in our office regarding review of system /level of service/criteria. I work for a sleep clinic/pain clinic and our normal level is 99211. We are trying to determine how we can do higher levels and still remain legal. We have never done a complete review, but want to include that in our exam. One of the nurses is concerned that if we, for example, do a review of systems, and something comes up, we would be required to treat the patient. My thoughts are, since we are a specialist, if there is a concern that we are not capable of treating, we would refer the patient back to their primary care physician.
Thoughts?
Thoughts?