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MnTwins29

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...when determining new or established patient? Scenario: first visit by a patient to practice was for flu shot only, billed only with the vaccine and admin codes, under Dr. A. using a group NPI. Patient comes back for sick visit in April. Dr. A is no longer with group, seen by Dr. B. Drs. A and B are of the same specialty. Dr. B coded as a new patient - I maintain that this is an established patient as pt has received services under group NPI. Who is correct?
 
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You are correct. The patient is only 'new' to the new MD. He/she must honor the patient's status with the practice.
 
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