Frequently Asked Questions

How does a PA qualify to practice in the emergency department (ED)?

Where can I get a copy of my state's PA state law?

If the rules of qualification ever conflict with each other (e.g., state board of medicine v. hospital by-laws) is there a hierarchy of authority to follow?

What periodic re-certifications are required of PAs, and what tools can be used by a practice to track and monitor the requirements?

What can a PA do in the emergency department? Are there any restrictions?

How are PAs credentialed and privileged by hospitals?

What determines how PAs are utilized in the ED?

What are the practice models for PA use in the ED?

Are PAs cost effective in the ED?

How can I recruit a PA? Should I recruit a new graduate or an experienced PA?

What is a "Supervision Agreement"?

Who decides how supervision will be structured and documented?

What level of physician supervision does Medicare require?

What determines whether a supervising physician must co-sign a PA chart?

What are Medicare's rules for PA enrollment and obtaining provider identification numbers (PINs)?

Which non-Medicare payers will enroll PAs?

Does PA billing require any special modifiers or unusual procedures?

Under Medicare, how do we bill in situations in which both the physician and the PA have provided care to the same patient during the same encounter?

What is "incident to" billing, and can it be used in the ED?

Do state Medicaid and other commercial plans cover services provided by PAs?

From a compliance point of view, are there unique issues surrounding PA utilization in the ED?

What are sources of PA information?

 

 

 

 

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