tci Part B Insider - 2010 Issue 27
Reader Questions: Get the Scoop on Billing Before Credentialing
Question: Our practice has a new physician coming on board to replace a retiring doctor. When can I start billing for his services? Does it matter when he gets credentialed with the insurance companies?Answer: When you can bill for a new physician's services does depend on when you're able to get him credentialed. You'll also need to know the differences between the payers you'll be reporting the services to.Medicare: For Medicare, you're allowed to bill 30 days retroactively. Note that you'll count back 30 days from the physician's application date, not the Medicare approval date. So the...
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