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bjackson81:
When a physician moves from one practice to another and a patient moves with him do you bill for an new patient or an established patient?

oneround:
Same Dr.  Pt would be eslablished

mikemeno:

--- Quote from: bjackson81 on May 06, 2010, 04:22:15 PM ---When a physician moves from one practice to another and a patient moves with him do you bill for an new patient or an established patient?

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if we offer flu shots, and the patient only gets the shot, and no vitals or demographic info is taken, and no insurance is bill, does this make the patient new or established for their next visit?

PMRNC:
hmm  I have done pediatrics and family physician and none of our physicians give even a single flu shot unless the patient has at least a history/physical..  I would say you could bill a new patient but I'm not a coder so I'll let someone else confirm that one.

DMK:
That's what I was thinking too!  Unless it's a "flu shot clinic" like the pharmacies put on, the doctor still has the same liability and malpractice issues.  They should absolutely be an established patient with an exam and history!

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