Monday, February 13, 2006

Purchasing Physician Interpretations

Section 30.2.9.1 of the CMS Medicare Claims Processing Manual states that an independent entity that performs diagnostic tests may receive payment for the professional component of a test interpretation which is purchased from a contracted interpreting physician.

1 comment:

Unknown said...

Of course, in order for the "independent entity" (i.e., private monitoring service) to be reimbursed for billing the professional component, it must have a Medicare provider number.