Concurrent care

Provision of similar services (e.g., hospital visits) to the same patient by more than one physician on the same day. Usually there is the presence of a separate physical disorder, but it is possible they may be providing care for the same diagnosis on the same day. When concurrent care is provided, the diagnosis must reflect the medical necessity of different specialties. Also called concurrent medical care.

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