Who can sign the Medical Documentation forms? It is okay if the physicians nurse approves the food/formula prescription?
Only Health Care Providers who are licensed to write prescriptions may sign the Medical Documentation form. These are listed on the form: MD, NP, CNM, PA and DO. The physician may communicate an initial verbal approval through the nurse, but nurses may not approve or sign the form since they are not qualified to write prescriptions.
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- Where is it in writing that I have to have progress notes or documentation in addition to the Certifying Statement of Physician to support medical necessity?
- Who can sign the Medical Documentation forms? It is okay if the physicians nurse approves the food/formula prescription?
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