Most physicians have no idea how to match specific anti-depressant medications to individual patients. HCFA says physicians don t bill for care plan oversight as much as they should. The 1999 budget has separate rates for overseeing home care and hospice patients. Physicians should use the modifier 25 when both types of services occur at the same encounter for distinct reasons. The Newsletter is dependent upon your contributions.
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