tci General Surgery Coding Alert - 2002 Issue 11

READER QUESTION: Billing for RNFA Surgical Assist

Question: Our office employs a RN who assists our surgeon with surgical procedures. She has just completed her RNFA certification. How should we report her services? Arizona SubscriberAnswer: The answer depends on the insurer, but in most cases you cannot bill. A registered nurse/first assistant (RNFA) is a registered nurse (RN) who has undergone additional training, available through the National Surgical Assistant Association, to serve as a surgical first assistant. Medicare and most public aid programs will not pay for an RNFA. And an RNFA is not licensed to practice medicine and may not perform any services independent of...

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