Evaluation And Management
Chapter 2
Section 7.1
Physician Standby Charges
Issue Date: February 14, 1984
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1.0 CPT
PROCEDURE CODES
99026, 99027, 99360
2.0 DESCRIPTION
A physician standby charge is a charge made
by an individual provider to cover the expenses involved in maintaining
a ready or available status in the event the services the provider
has to offer may be required.
3.0 POLICY
Separate reimbursement for physician’s standby
charges may not be considered for coverage since no service is actually
rendered during a standby situation. Standby services are considered
part of the routine institutional services and, as such, should
be included in the institutional charge.
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