Evaluation and Management (December 2006)

December 2006 page 16 Special Issue 2006 Q&As: Evaluation and Management Question If a subsequent consultation in the office or outpatient setting is requested by another physician or other appropriate source (eg, physician assistant) for an opinion or advice regarding the same or a new problem, would it be appropriate to report codes 99241 - 99245 ? AMA Comment If an additional request for an opinion or advice regarding the same or a new problem is received from another physician or other appropriate source and documented in the medical record, the office consultation codes may be reported again (ie...

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Article Overview

This article is a brief AMA CPT Assistant Q&A from December 2006 focused on evaluation and management coding. It addresses a consultation-reporting question for office and outpatient settings and is relevant to coders, billers, and compliance staff looking for historical guidance on CPT consultation code use.

Why This Topic Matters

Even short guidance articles can affect how consultation services are interpreted and reported. This piece helps readers identify whether the content is relevant to office/outpatient E/M workflow, documentation review, and CPT consultation code guidance from an AMA source.

Article Sections

  1. Special Issue 2006 Q&As: Evaluation and Management

    A question-and-answer format discussion of evaluation and management coding guidance appearing in the December 2006 special issue.

What You Will Learn

  • The general topic area covered by the December 2006 Q&A
  • That the article discusses office and outpatient consultation reporting
  • That the article reflects AMA CPT Assistant guidance on evaluation and management coding
  • The type of documentation-related issue addressed in the Q&A format

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Billing staff
  • Compliance professionals
  • Practice administrators
  • Healthcare providers who document E/M services

Codes Discussed

Code Ranges Discussed


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