Does CNS Count as NP for Time-Based Coding?

CNS = NP = PA for CPT, but Check State Law
Question: Does a certified nurse specialist (CNS) count as a nurse practitioner (NP) for reporting 99213 based on time?

Answer: Yes, for CPT purposes, a certified nurse specialist billing under his own provider number counts the same as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant. So if […]

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