AMA CPT® Assistant - 2013 Issue 10 (October)
Non-Face-To-Face Services: Interprofessional Telephone/Internet Consultations (October 2013)
October 2013 pages 11-13 Non-Face-To-Face Services: Interprofessional Telephone/Internet Consultations The United States is facing a physician shortage that is estimated to grow with the increase in an aging population as well as the expansion of coverage to the uninsured. Many pediatric and adult subspecialties have insufficient numbers of providers to meet existing patient demand, particularly in rural and urban underserved areas. In the delivery of these services, patients may be required to travel long distances, or wait longer periods of time for routine follow-up service or for the management of chronic diseases. Telemedicine capabilities may provide an accessible and...
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Article Overview
This premium article explains the scope of interprofessional telephone and Internet consultations, including the CPT framework added for these services and the documentation and reporting considerations discussed by CPT Assistant. It is aimed at coders, physicians, and billing staff who need to understand how these non-face-to-face consultative services are addressed in CPT and how the guidance relates to broader care coordination and telemedicine workflows.
Why This Topic Matters
Interprofessional consultations are used in situations where specialist input is sought without direct patient contact, so correct understanding of the CPT guidance helps support accurate reporting and documentation. The article is relevant for organizations managing complex care, telehealth-related communication, and physician-to-physician consultative workflows.
Article Sections
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October 2013 pages 11-13
Publication and article context for the CPT Assistant guidance on interprofessional consultation services.
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Non-Face-To-Face Services: Interprofessional Telephone/Internet Consultations
Overview of the service category, its role in care coordination, and the general purpose of the CPT guidance.
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Coding Tip
General reporting notes and documentation considerations related to these consultation services and related interactions.
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Clinical Example (99446) / Description of Procedure (99446)
A scenario-based illustration and accompanying procedural discussion associated with one of the listed consultation codes.
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Clinical Example (99447) / Description of Procedure (99447)
A scenario-based illustration and accompanying procedural discussion associated with one of the listed consultation codes.
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Clinical Example (99448) / Description of Procedure (99448)
A scenario-based illustration and accompanying procedural discussion associated with one of the listed consultation codes.
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Clinical Example (99449) / Description of Procedure (99449)
A scenario-based illustration and accompanying procedural discussion associated with one of the listed consultation codes.
What You Will Learn
- The general purpose of interprofessional telephone and Internet consultation guidance
- Which broad documentation topics are discussed for these services
- How the article frames reporting considerations for physician-to-physician consultative communication
- What kinds of scenario-based examples are included in the article
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing and reimbursement staff
- Physicians
- Practice managers
- Compliance teams
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
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