Hi everyone! I work for a Neurology Practice with one Physician and a CNP. I understand the 3 year "face to face" rule to distinguish between a new patient vs follow up, however in the E/M guidelines it states "physician in the same practice/specialty". It does not state any other term besides "physician".
So, my question is: If John Doe was seen by our Nurse Practitioner initially and then 2 years later comes back for an unrelated problem and sees the Physician, can we code this as a NP visit?
I think we have to code as a follow up visit since she is in the same Practice/Specialty, but am doubting myself since the CPT guidelines only use the word "Physician".
Any and all help appreciated! Thanks!
So, my question is: If John Doe was seen by our Nurse Practitioner initially and then 2 years later comes back for an unrelated problem and sees the Physician, can we code this as a NP visit?
I think we have to code as a follow up visit since she is in the same Practice/Specialty, but am doubting myself since the CPT guidelines only use the word "Physician".
Any and all help appreciated! Thanks!