AMA CPT® Assistant - 2006 Issue 1 (January)

Evaluation and Management Services: Consultations (January 2006)

January 2006 page 46b Consultations, 99241 (Q&A) Question The guidelines for reporting of consultations state that the written or verbal request for a consult may be made by a physician or other appropriate source. Who may be considered an "other appropriate source"? AMA Comment CPT coding guidelines do not set restrictions regarding individuals who may be considered an "other appropriate source." Some examples of these sources may include the following: physician assistant, nurse practitioner, doctor of chiropractic, physical therapist, occupational therapist, speech-language therapist, psychologist, social worker, lawyer, or insurance company. Consultations, 99241 (Q&A). CPT® Assistant. 2006...

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