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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