BC Advantage - 2024 Issue 1

Basics of Billing for New Patient Visits in 2024

New patient visits can be bustling hubs of activity, but ensuring flawless billing for new patient visits shouldn't add to the chaos. This article equips primary care providers with the latest knowledge and technical expertise to navigate the process seamlessly, maximizing new patient visit billing accuracy and minimizing compliance risks.   Defining a "New" Patient   Understanding who qualifies as a "new" patient is crucial. Generally, patients haven't received professional services (Evaluation and Management [E/M] or face-to-face encounters) from the same physician or group practice within the past three years. However, specific definitions might differ depending on payors and...

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