In the September 1996 CPT Assistant, page 2, you state: "After the consulting physician completes

In the September 1996 CPT Assistant, page 2, you state: "After the consulting physician completes the initial consultation, if that physician assumes responsibility for managing all or a portion of the patient's condition(s), then he/she should not report the Consultation codes." Some of my coworkers have interpreted this statement to mean that if the physician assumes the responsibility for managing the patient's care, the Consultation codes should not be used for any visit, including the initial visit. I interpret this statement to mean any visit subsequent to the initial consultation should not be reported as a consultation if the physician assumes responsibility for the patient's care. Who's right?

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CPT Knowledgebase - Sep 1, 2006