Question: Let’s say that I did a recert on 4/11/2011 and then the patient had an outpatient mastectomy 4/12/2011. I went to see her on 4/13/2011, which was the first day of her recert. Would this visit be considered a SCIC or can we do as a regular visit and a telephone order for the orders of the mastectomy care?
Lisa says: A follow-up assessment is required for a major improvement or decline in condition, but your policy defines major improvement or decline. You must complete another follow-up assessment if the circumstances meet your policy.