Supervising Physicians in Teaching Settings
The Supervising Physicians in Teaching Settings Web page is a central location for Supervising Physicians in Teaching Settings information coming from WPS Medicare. The page also contains links to important CMS Resources. For general information regarding issues that affect all providers, see the provider home page for news and sign-up to receive WPS Medicare eNews.
Policy and Coverage
There is no specific policy for Supervising Physicians in Teaching Settings. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) includes Teaching Physician Services information in CMS Internet-Only Manual (IOM) Publication 100-04, Medicare Claims Processing Manual, Chapter 12 
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For other policy and coverage information, visit the following Websites.
- WPS Medicare Policy Page
- CMS Policy Homepage
- CMS Internet-Only Manual (IOM) Web Page
- CMS National Coverage Determinations (NCD) Manual
WPS Medicare Articles and Resources
- E/M Services Guide
- A Key for Evaluation and Management Documentation
- Missing Evaluation and Management Documentation
- Evaluation and Management (E/M) Services - Usage of the GE Modifier for Primary Care Exceptions
- Update on E/M Documentation Guideline Implementation
- How Can I be Comfortable with my E/M Documentation?
- Comprehensive Error Rate Testing (CERT) Alert - Documentation of Teaching Physician Services
- Coding Guidelines: Teaching Physician Service Claim Submission Tips
CMS Resources
- Evaluation and Management Services Guide
- 1995 Evaluation and Management Documentation Guidelines
- 1997 Evaluation and Management Documentation Guidelines
- Medicare Learning Network (MLN) Matters Articles
- Coverage Center
- Guidelines for Teaching Physicians, Interns, and Residents Fact Sheet
Education
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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