AMA CPT® Assistant - 1997 Issue 8 (August)
Evaluation and Management, 99360 (Q&A) (August 1997)
August 1997 page 18 Coding Consultation Evaluation and Management, 99360 (Q&A) Question At what time is it appropriate to report code 99360 for standby services? Should it be reported at the time of notification or when the physician reaches the institution? AMA Comment From a CPT coding perspective it is inappropriate to report 99360 from the time of notification. In the 1997 CPT book under Physician Standby Services, page 35 it reads "Code 99360 is used to report physician standby service that is requested by another physician and that involves prolonged physician attendance without direct (face-to-face) patient contact...
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Article Overview
This article is a short CPT coding question-and-answer item focused on physician standby services. It explains the general reporting context for the topic, who may find the guidance relevant, and that the discussion centers on timing and documentation considerations surrounding CPT 99360.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps coders, billers, and compliance staff understand the scope of a CPT standby-services discussion and determine whether the article is relevant to a reporting question.
What You Will Learn
- The general subject of physician standby services in a CPT Q&A format.
- How the article frames the reporting timing issue for standby service time.
- Which source publication and edition context the guidance comes from.
- The kinds of documentation and interpretation issues addressed in a short coding commentary.
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Billing staff
- Compliance professionals
- Physician practice managers
Codes Discussed
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