E/M Coding Alert - 2006 Issue 15
CONSULTATIONS: OIG Initiates A New Crackdown On Consult Billing
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Article Overview
This premium article reviews an HHS Office of Inspector General report on consultation billing under Medicare and explains why the findings drew enforcement attention. It is intended for coders, billing staff, compliance teams, and physicians who need to understand the general categories of consultation-related issues discussed by the report, including incorrect service selection, level selection, and documentation concerns. The article also notes the broader coding context surrounding consultation code changes referenced by CMS and CPT.
Why This Topic Matters
Consultation claims are a high-risk area for Medicare billing errors, and this article highlights why payer scrutiny increased. Readers can use it to gauge whether they need the full report for compliance review, education, or audit preparedness.
What You Will Learn
- What the OIG report found about consultation billing errors
- Why consultation claims were a focus of Medicare scrutiny
- What kinds of documentation and service-selection issues were discussed
- How the article places consultation billing in the context of CMS and CPT changes
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Compliance officers
- Physicians
- Practice managers
- Revenue cycle professionals
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