DecisionHealth, DecisionHealth - 2019 Issue 8 (August)

For E/M, initial NPP-only visit counts — unless there’s no professional service

Question: A new patient came in and saw our physician assistant (PA) for some lacerations. She did not see a doctor. A week later the patient returned for follow up with an M.D. For purposes of billing the E/M, is the doctor visit a new patient visit or an established patient billing?

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