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Reimbursement Basics for the Neurosurgical APP - Michael A. Johnson
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Michael Johnson provides a comprehensive overview of reimbursement processes specific to Neurosurgical Advanced Practice Providers (APPs). He emphasizes that APPs, including PAs and NPs within neurosurgery, play a crucial role with Medicare covering their services at a uniform rate of 85% of the physician fee schedule. Johnson dispels myths, clarifying that Medicare does not prohibit APPs from handling new Medicare patients or require a physician's presence for each interaction.<br /><br />He explains the CPT codes crucial for billing, detailing how each code's value is determined by work, practice expense, and malpractice components. Johnson delves into billing conventions like "incident to" and "split shared," explaining compliance and the potential for billing fraud. He highlights that while APP contributions before and after surgery might not be directly reflected in RVUs, they hold significant financial value.<br /><br />Regarding surgical procedures, he explains the global surgery package, differentiating between zero, 10, and 90-day global periods. Johnson also covers the role of APPs as assistants at surgery, emphasizing correct documentation and awareness of Medicare’s guidelines, especially in teaching hospitals. He concludes by urging APPs to stay informed on reimbursement regulations to maximize their value and avoid compliance pitfalls.
Keywords
Neurosurgical APPs
reimbursement processes
Medicare coverage
CPT codes
billing conventions
global surgery package
RVUs
surgical assistants
compliance regulations
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