CPT 2007: Can school nurses request consults?

Why This Topic Matters

The article addresses a practical coding question that affects whether a service is treated as a consultation or another type of visit, especially in pediatrics and school-based settings. It also highlights consultation documentation and subsequent-service coding topics that can affect claim accuracy.

Article Sections

1. CPT 2007 consultation request sources

   Discusses the updated consultation framework in CPT 2007 and the types of request sources referenced in the introductory language.

2. School nurse requests in pediatric practice

   Addresses how school nurse requests are discussed in the context of pediatric consultations and related visit categories.

3. Documentation and communication requirements

   Summarizes the article’s discussion of consultation documentation and communication expectations, including the form of the request.

4. Single inpatient consultation and follow-up coding

   Covers the article’s discussion of inpatient consultation limitations and the general handling of later services in hospital and nursing facility settings.