tci General Surgery Coding Alert - 2024 Issue Q3

Reader Questions: Familiarize Yourself With Free Sample Best Practices

Question: The doctors in our practice often provide our patients with complimentary samples, which typically include medications, tubing, or bandages. We were informed by an external billing company that this could be a noncompliant activity and potentially lead to issues. Is it a good idea for the doctors in our practice to distribute free samples to patients? AAPC Forum Participant Answer: Yes, physicians are generally allowed to give out free samples to patients. However, it’s important to note that there are certain guidelines and regulations that need to be followed. For instance, the samples should come directly from...

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