workers comp pre op clearence

how is a workers comp pre-op clearnece coded

depends

Are you the medical doctor? Was the patient referred by the surgeon for "clearance"?Bill an outpatient consult with V72.84 and the injury as Dx #2 and any medical problems as #3 and 4.

workers comp pre op clearence

No, I am in the billing office for the Dr. Yes, the patient wasd referred by the surgeon for clearance.

Huh?

Who is Dr yes? If you were referred for clearance you must be some type of medical doctor- cardiologist, internist, etc....

workers comp clearance

MDin family practice

So my response stands

If the patient was referred to the FP doc for medical clearance for medical reasons by the surgeon (not just a quid pro quo) then bill as above.