Journal of the American Pharmacists Association : JAPhA
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J Am Pharm Assoc (2003) · Mar 2012
Billing for pharmacists' cognitive services in physicians' offices: multiple methods of reimbursement.
To evaluate the charges and reimbursement for pharmacist services using multiple methods of billing and determine the number of patients that must be managed by a pharmacist to cover the cost of salary and fringe benefits. ⋯ Unique opportunities for pharmacists to provide direct patient care in the ambulatory setting continue to develop. Use of a combination of billing methods resulted in sustainable reimbursement. The ability to bill at the level of service provided instead of a level 1 visit would decrease the number of patients needed to pay for a pharmacist.