For Medicare incident-to billing of an APP office visit that otherwise meets plan-of-care and employment requirements, what supervision concept is required?
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Short Explanation
Incident-to wants the supervising physician in the office suite—not across town and not “I’ll co-sign next month.” Think lifeguard on the pool deck, not on call from home. Presence is the classic direct-supervision piece.
Full Explanation
Medicare incident-to in the physician office requires direct supervision: the supervising physician must be present in the office suite and immediately available to provide assistance. State APP independent practice authority does not automatically satisfy Medicare incident-to supervision rules. Delayed chart co-signature alone does not replace suite presence for the service date.