Q&A: 2019 CPT codes for interprofessional consultations

Why This Topic Matters

Updates to interprofessional consultation coding can affect how team-based communication services are documented, reported, and reimbursed. Understanding the scope of the 2019 CPT revisions helps coding and clinical staff stay aligned with current E/M guidance.

Article Sections

1. Q&A: 2019 CPT codes for interprofessional consultations

   Introduces the article’s focus on 2019 CPT changes affecting interprofessional consultation services. Sets the context for the update discussed in the Q&A format.

2. Q: What 2019 CPT updates were made to E/M codes for interprofessional telephone and internet consultations?

   Presents the central question about the 2019 CPT revisions in this area. Frames the discussion around changes in the E/M consultation subsection.

3. A:

   Summarizes the AMA’s update to the interprofessional consultation subsection and the general nature of the revisions. Describes the broader impact on communication-based consultation services and related reimbursement considerations.

4. Editor’s note

   Provides source context for the answer and notes that it was based on limited information. Includes editorial caution about reviewing documentation specific to individual scenarios.