tci Medicare Compliance & Reimbursement - 2009 Issue 3

READER QUESTION; Differentiate Glaucoma Patient Coding Rules Based on Whether SNF Is Involved

If the patient comes to your practice from a skilled nursing facility, consolidated billing rules might apply. Question: A wheelchair-bound nursing home patient came to our office for a follow-up glaucoma after beingon medication for a few weeks. What is the best way to code this office visit? Answer: How you code for this visit depends on what your physician prefers, but you must choose one way and stick with it -- for all types of glaucoma and other eye patients. Physicians often have to follow up with glaucoma patients because of medications or postsurgical concerns.Many practices differ...

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