tci Medicare Compliance & Reimbursement - 2010 Issue 22

Part B Mythbuster: Know These 4 Myths About 99211

Hint: The 'nurse visit' code isn't just for nurses If you are one of the many coders confused about when to use CPT code 99211, it's time for a reality check. Many people fail to use 99211 when they should, or they'll use it incorrectly. The following 99211 myths can help you report this code correctly every time. Myth: You should use 99211 only for nurse visits. Fact: Physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants can use 99211 as well as nurses. If a non-physician bills under the billing physician's name using 99211, you still have to make sure you...

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