decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2004 Issue 4 (April)
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Article Overview
This article is a brief coding discussion for physicians, coders, and revenue cycle staff about telephone-call billing and how payers treat certain physician communication services. It explains the general issue, references Medicare’s handling of these services, and notes an example of newer communication-related CPT coding.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps readers quickly determine whether the article is relevant to questions about billing phone calls and other non-face-to-face communication services under CPT and Medicare policy.
What You Will Learn
- How the article frames telephone-call billing under CPT
- Why payer treatment of communication services matters for reimbursement questions
- How the article connects traditional phone-call coding with newer communication technology coding concepts
- What broad payer and policy topics are discussed in relation to physician communication services
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Practice managers
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
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