Outpatient Facility Coding Alert - 2003 Issue 9
Use Modifier -32 to Report Confirmatory Consults
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Article Overview
This premium article covers confirmatory consult reporting in the context of Medicare guidance, insurer-requested second opinions, and documentation-based level selection. It is intended for coders, billing staff, and clinicians who need to understand the general circumstances under which consult services may be reported and when modifier use is discussed. The article also references CMS guidance and a sample scenario to illustrate the topic at a high level.
Why This Topic Matters
Consult coding can depend on who requested the service and why it was requested. Understanding the article helps readers identify when this consult scenario is relevant and what broader coding guidance the piece addresses.
What You Will Learn
- The general context for confirmatory consult reporting
- How Medicare guidance relates to consultation request circumstances
- When insurer-requested second-opinion scenarios are discussed in relation to consult reporting
- How modifier use is presented in the article's consult example
- The types of documentation-focused topics covered in the article
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Physicians
- Practice managers
- Compliance staff
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
Modifiers Discussed
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