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A member asked:
Can doctor note be used as a referral to a specialist ?
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The requirements of both specialist offices or third party insurance vary. A note suggesting you see a specialist would not meet the referral /documentation requirements in many instances. A formal call from the referring physician to the involved specialist or a paper trail created by their office staff is the usual practice.
Answered 5/3/2021
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Yes, if including in recommendations seeing a specialist. Some other times, a referral is initiated at the time of the office visit and that can be checked with the respective office.
Answered 5/3/2021
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