A Graduate Series on the Role and Use of Advanced Practice Professionals

Part III: Billing and Reimbursement for Advanced Practice Professionals–Opportunities and Pitfalls

With the expanding presence of advanced practice professionals throughout the country, a practical challenge remains regarding reimbursement issues and compliance considerations. Part three will address the current framework of Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement, the general approach by the commercial payer industry, and legislative efforts at improving reimbursement for advanced practice professionals.