CPT Knowledgebase - Dec 1, 2023

When reporting a consultation code, it is a requirement the consultant's opinion must be communicated by written report to the requesting physician. If the consulting physician goes on to have a discussion (discussion of management with the physician/other qualified health care professional/appropriate source) with the requesting physician in addition to the written report, may the consulting physician count this discussion towards their MDM, amount and/or complexity of data to be reviewed and analyzed, Category 3: discussion of management?

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