Hopefully I ask this question correctly and I apologize if it's too broad. A provider starting to treat work comp patients wants me to give him a list of possible codes and related charges he could bill for services he provides. I am putting together a list of general questions I need him to answer for me to be able assign the appropriate codes. I came up with the following questions and wondered if someone could tell me if I'm on the right track or way off base. Thanks for your help.1) State of jurisdiction2) Detailed description of each service3) Body parts typically treated4) Time involved performing each service5) What type of provider performs the services 6) What items/products consumed (meds, foods, supplies)7) Are overnight stays involved
The services this doctor is providing are somewhat cutting edge and so I have to find similar codes. The closest related services I can come up with are EMG services.
... because the patients come over from all over the country.
Thanks for helping. I am not being as clear as I should because I'm flying a little blind. Sorry about that. The services this doctor is providing are somewhat cutting edge and so I have to find similar codes. The closest related services I can come up with are EMG services. I ask about jurisdiction because the patients come over from all over the country.
Basically I was trying to determine a list of appropriate questions to ask a provider who's never billed these services before so I can appropriately assign codes. I know I am being way to vague and I'm sure I'm not asking the right questions (mostly because I'm new at coding). If you were going in to a knew client who wanted you to provide coding services so he can determine what he's going to be reimbursed, what types of questions are important. Maybe that's a better way to ask it.