How would I go about obtaining a letter of determination from MediCare
stating whether it is allowable for physicians to bill patients
privately for phone calls in which their medical condition was
discussed for follow-up and monitering purposes?

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Request for Question Clarification by tutuzdad-ga on 08 Feb 2004 11:04 PST

Are you a patient seeking a review of billing you recieved for
services, or are you a health care provider seeking a clarification on
billing policies?

Regards;
tutuzdad-ga

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Clarification of Question by dansd-ga on 08 Feb 2004 11:50 PST

I'm a healthcare provider seeking clarification on billing policies.

If you have a cpt book review your E/M coding. The books are based on
Meidcare guidelines.

MediCare doesn't pay for phone calls to patients. I just want a letter
from them stating it's OK (or not) to bill patients privately for the
phone consultation.