tci General Surgery Coding Alert - 2006 Issue 4

Use This Sheet to Coordinate Your Consult Documentation

New Medicare rules outlined in Medlearn Matters article MM4215 stipulate that both the consulting and requesting physician must maintain documentation in support of consultation services (99241-99255), including both a written request and reason for the consultationTo ensure that requesting physicians are holding up their end of the deal, fax this handy sheet to their offices with all the relevant information included.New Medicare rules outlined in Medlearn Matters article MM4215 stipulate that both the consulting and requesting physician must maintain documentation in support of consultation services (99241-99255), including both a written request and reason for the consultation To ensure...

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