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AMA CPT® Assistant - 2001 Issue 8 (August)
Evaluation and Management (August 2001)
August 2001 page 11
Coding Consultation
Evaluation and Management (Q&A)
Question
Would you please define the term "other appropriate source" which appears in the guidelines for consultations?
AMA Comment
CPT guidelines do not specifically define individuals who may be considered an "other appropriate source." However, some common examples include a physician assistant, nurse practitioner, doctor of chiropractic, physical therapist, occupational therapist, speech-language therapist, psychologist, social worker, lawyer or insurance company.
Evaluation and Management (Q&A). CPT® Assistant. 2001; August 2001 page 11
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Article Overview
This article explains a consultation-related terminology question within CPT evaluation and management guidance. It is useful for coders, billers, and compliance staff who work with CPT E/M consultation documentation and need a general understanding of the topic covered in the AMA’s 2001 guidance.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps readers identify whether the article addresses consultation terminology in CPT evaluation and management guidance rather than procedure coding or payment policy.
Article Sections
Coding Consultation
A short Q&A on consultation-related terminology in CPT evaluation and management guidance. The section frames the scope of the question and the AMA response at a high level.
What You Will Learn
The general topic addressed by the consultation Q&A
How the article situates the question within CPT evaluation and management guidance
Which types of readers may find the discussion relevant to consultation documentation review
The organizational context and publication timing of the guidance
Who Should Read This
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