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Nov 2nd, 2011 - jessaymay 2
ePrescribing
How does this work from a coders stnadpoint?
Nov 2nd, 2011 - rphelps 615 1
re: ePrescribing
For every medicare patient the doc electronically prescribes during an encounter you are to submit code G8553 with a zero charge along with an office visit. Be sure your system is capable of sending a zero charge item to the carrier. This code is for informational purposes only.
Nov 2nd, 2011 - jessaymay 2
re: ePrescribing
i thot there were two g codes is it just one g code?
Nov 3rd, 2011 - rphelps 615 1
re: ePrescribing
There are two hardship codes. G8642-rural health area w/out internet
G8643-No pharmacy with e-prescribe capabilities.