Archive for the Week of October 20, 2013

Archive for the Week of October 20, 2013

Welcome to the medical billing blog archive for the week of October 20, 2013.

Here you will find links to every article added to the Outsource Management Group web site during the week of October 20, 2013.

You can browse this week's archives by clicking the "More" button from any of the excerpts below.

Pediatric Patient History – Who Can Take It?

Contrary to popular belief, it is safe practice to allow any office member to take the review of systems and the family social history. These two evaluation and management history elements can actually be taken by absolutely anyone. It is ok in medical billing for a parent or a secretary to take down this information as long as the information is reviewed and signed off on by the acting pediatrician. The only part of an evaluation and management visit that the physician or nurse practitioner must complete for medical billing purposes is the history of present illness or the reason for the visit. By allowing your administrative staff to complete

Published By: Kathryn E, CCS-P - Retired | No Comments