using procedure code 99211

If a patient comes back for a nurse visit only to have a repeat UA after a UTI and the nurse has to consult the doctor about the results can we charge a 99211?? Thank you

Apr 3rd, 2014 - podcoder 20

re: using procedure code 99211

I would bill 99211 for the nurse's visit.

Apr 3rd, 2014 - jvosfernea 66

re: using procedure code 99211

I think your key info is that this is a "nurse only" contact, with a "doctor consult" - nearly a perfect description of a 99211.

Apr 3rd, 2014 - lisa2007 4

re: using procedure code 99211

My question has been does the patient need to remain in office and get the results of the DR consult from MA or can the MA call patient and still bill the 99211?

Apr 7th, 2014 - podcoder 20

re: using procedure code 99211

You can still bill the 99211. The patient does not have to stay for results in order to bill that.