How To Attest For Primary Exception 

Anyone who’s ever watched an episode of Scrubs has seen residents step into the role of primary caregiver. And while T.V. shows rarely reflect the reality of the healthcare industry and what it means, in this case it can happen sometimes.

Primary care exception allows a resident at a primary care center to act as the primary caregiver while the faculty physician sees the patient only in a consultative role. The exception allows residents the opportunity to see patients without supervision to help them learn medical decision making first hand.

While there’s no special certification or formal application to qualify for primary exception, the primary care facility does need to attest, in writing, to a relatively long list of conditions. Then, there are other things to consider such as qualifying details and some complexities in billing and coding.

Download our short eBrief, "Primary Care Exception Rule: Just the Facts," for a free eBrief and to learn:

• The Ins-and-outs of Primary Exception Rule
• How to Attest for the Primary Care Exception
• Tips for Billing and Coding the Exception