My doctor recently saw an HMO patient that was referred by her PCP. Do I bill the E/M as a consult or normal new patient E/M? (my doctor communicated the results to the PCP and has taken over care of the patient). I'm thinking a consult. Is that right?
When my doctor sees this patient again, it's a regular established patient E/M?
In the case where a patient has not been referred, then it is a regular E/m. Right?
Don't want to make mistakes. Many thanks.