tci Part B Insider - 2008 Issue 35

Reader Question: Don't Overlap Notes on Worker's Comp And Visits Billed to Medicare

Medicare manual does not address same-day worker's comp visit, but you should ensure that you've got separate notes regarding both exams.Question: Our billing company informed us that one of our longtime patients who we see for worker's comp disability and for personal (Medicare insured) issues cannot be seen for both personal and worker's comp. problems on the same day. The billing company said that the person should set up an appointment one day for worker's comp and another day for the Medicare visit. Would it be acceptable to have the patient leave and then come back in an...

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