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Dec 28th, 2011 - secdj01
glaucoma patients
Our Dr.'s want to know what the standard billing frequency would be for glaucoma patients to go along with their managed care?
Dec 28th, 2011 - nmaguire 2,606
re: glaucoma patients
There are no standing orders for f/u visits. It is when the physician feels it is medically necessary to see and evaluate the patient's progress and pressures.
http://www.ajmc.com/publications/supplement/2008/2008-02-vol14-n1Suppl/Feb08-2895pS05-S10
Each payer has utilization guidelines and should be contacted with this question.
http://www.medicarenhic.com/providers/pubs/Ophthalmology%20Optometry%20Guide.pdf