Q&A: For Split/shared consults, docs must get specific about their involvement

Article Overview

This article addresses documentation questions for split/shared consults in a team-based care setting, with emphasis on physician involvement, medical decision-making support, and what must be recorded to support billing under the physician. It is aimed at coders, compliance staff, and clinicians who work with E/M documentation and shared encounters. The discussion references CPT E/M guidance and includes expert commentary on documenting participation, review of records, and responsibility for the care plan.