I hope someone can help me out. If a patient needs a PPD for a requirement from their employer, is it necessary for the provider to see them so they can order the PPD and bill a 9911 or 99212? I have a provider who feels it is medically necessary to see the patient to order to PPD. The nurse can not give the PPD unless there is an order in the chart and the provider wont put an order in unless they see the patient.

I hope this makes sense….:confused: