What this code covers
Endocrinology Medicine Services
Includes
Endocrinologists (both MD’s and DO’s), Physician Assistants specializing in endocrinology
Excludes
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (all specialties), Clinical Nurse Specialists, Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses, Nursing/ Medical Assistants (all fall under Q401-Nursing), Pediatrics (Q516), Family & Internal Medicine Services (Q509), endocrine equipment for disease processes {diabetes, high blood pressure, etc.} (6515 Medical & Surgical Instruments, Equipment, and Supplies), endocrine drugs and biologicals (6505 Drugs & Biologicals)