For Medicare B residents, would other provider visits (NP, podiatrist, psychologist, etc.) cover the 30-day requirement visit and be able to bill for Medicare B services?
Section 1861(r) of the Social Security Act defines a physician (for Medicare purposes) as “The term ‘physician’, when used in connection with the performance of any function or action, means (1) a doctor of medicine or osteopathy legally authorized to practice medicine and surgery by the State in which he performs such function or action (including a physician within the meaning of section 1101(a)(7))” Date Posted: 04/21/2006, Date Reviewed/Revised: 01/29/2008 Go to Top
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