Question about 2019 CPT codes for interprofessional consultations

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Article Overview

This article reviews the 2019 CPT updates affecting interprofessional telephone and internet consultation services, including revisions and additions within the CPT Manual. It is relevant for physicians, coders, and billing staff who need to understand the scope of the updated interprofessional consultation subsection, the roles of consulting and treating providers, and the documentation and coverage considerations associated with these services.

Why This Topic Matters

The article helps readers identify which 2019 CPT interprofessional consultation services were revised or added and understand the general compliance and billing context around them. That matters for accurate coding, documentation review, and coordination between consulting and treating providers.

Article Sections

  1. Question and answer overview

    An introductory Q&A presents the topic of 2019 CPT updates for interprofessional consultation services and frames the article’s focus.

  2. 2019 CPT updates to interprofessional telephone and internet consultations

    This section summarizes the CPT Manual changes affecting the interprofessional consultation subsection and describes the general scope of the updated service category.

  3. Revisions to existing interprofessional consultation services

    This section discusses the revised consultation service entries within the interprofessional subsection and the general nature of the updates.

  4. New interprofessional consultation codes

    This section covers the newly introduced interprofessional consultation services and their place within the updated CPT structure.

  5. Coverage, payment, and documentation context

    This section addresses broader billing and documentation considerations, including payer recognition and patient permission issues.

What You Will Learn

  • What category of CPT services was updated for 2019
  • Which parts of the interprofessional consultation subsection were revised or added
  • What general roles consulting and treating providers play in these services
  • What broader billing and documentation considerations are associated with the updated services

Who Should Read This

  • Medical coders
  • Physicians
  • Billing staff
  • Compliance staff
  • Practice managers

Codes Discussed

Code Ranges Discussed


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