Physician in same practice can bill consult if criteria met

Article Overview

This article addresses a common physician billing question involving referrals between clinicians in the same practice, including family medicine and OB/GYN. It explains the general consulting framework, references guidance from a Medicare Part B carrier, and discusses the documentation and medical-necessity context that affects whether consultation reporting is appropriate. The piece is intended for coding professionals, billers, and physicians who need to understand how consultation policies apply in a group-practice setting.