Sueedwards
True Blue
My cardiologist is looking into charging for obesity counseling.... does any other cardiologist do this?
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Pam Warren
True Blue
Hi, Sue. According to the CMS memo (December 1, 2011), this is covered for eligible beneficiaries when performed by a primary care provider in a primary care setting. Check out CR R0409CP and R142NCD, as well as MLM article MM7641.
NHIC sent out a memo on 12/1/11, that indicates the same.
What a Medicare geek I am that I have this stuff on my desk (!)
Have a good weekend. Pam
NHIC sent out a memo on 12/1/11, that indicates the same.
What a Medicare geek I am that I have this stuff on my desk (!)
Have a good weekend. Pam
Sueedwards
True Blue
Thanks Pam I will look at that....
It was great to meet and have dinner with you in Vegas!!
Did you have a good flight home?
It was great to meet and have dinner with you in Vegas!!
Did you have a good flight home?
allenwein12
Guest
Obesity counseling
I agree with Pam. I do billing for both PCP and cardio, so I looked into this for them. My one cardio doc will bill because he is both internist and cardio. I told the others in my cardio group not to bill it. I haven't seen any claims go through yet.
I agree with Pam. I do billing for both PCP and cardio, so I looked into this for them. My one cardio doc will bill because he is both internist and cardio. I told the others in my cardio group not to bill it. I haven't seen any claims go through yet.
Pam Warren
True Blue
@ Sue...it was a bit bumpy, but I slept most of the way.
Looking forward to Orlando! (my favorite place on earth!!)
Looking forward to Orlando! (my favorite place on earth!!)
suemt
Expert
Getting Paid for Obesity Counseling?
I'm wondering if you've seen these payments (your original post was a few months ago). I'm trying to see if anyone besides Medicare is paying for this counseling.
I'm wondering if you've seen these payments (your original post was a few months ago). I'm trying to see if anyone besides Medicare is paying for this counseling.