decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2009 Issue 12 (December)
Answer_Book / Consults,_Visits,_Referrals / Consultation codes crosswalk
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Article Overview
This article presents a consult-to-E/M crosswalk intended for clinicians and billing staff who need to understand the general mapping between consultation services and replacement evaluation and management code categories. It is relevant to offices, hospitals, and nursing facilities, and it reflects guidance associated with 2010 billing changes. The piece is a concise reference for identifying the related code families discussed in the source without providing the full premium details.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps practices recognize which broader E/M code groups are discussed when consultation billing is being phased out or revised, supporting faster review of legacy consult workflows and billing reference materials.
Article Sections
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Consultation codes crosswalk
Introduces a consult-to-E/M reference table and explains the general context for providers reviewing alternative code families used in different care settings. The section is focused on billing transition context and reference mapping.
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Consult services / Choices to bill same service in 2010
Presents the crosswalk list comparing consultation service identifiers with their corresponding alternative E/M visit code groupings. The section is organized by setting and service category.
What You Will Learn
- What the article is about at a high level
- Which broad E/M service categories are being crosswalked
- Which care settings are included in the reference
- Why the article is relevant to providers reviewing billing changes
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Coders
- Billing staff
- Practice administrators
- Revenue cycle teams
Codes Discussed
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