tci Part B Insider - 2007 Issue 20

CONSULTS: Treatment, Tests Don't Mean It's Not A Consult

But don't cut the requesting doctor out of the loopGood news: One carrier issued a new -frequently asked questions- (FAQ) item on the confusing issue of consults. A provider asked Palmetto GBA a straight question, and Palmetto managed to give a straight answer.The question: Can a provider start additional testing or treatment at an initial consultation and still have the visit considered a consult?Palmetto's answer: Yes. A physician or qualified non-physician practitioner can start diagnostic services and treatment at the initial consult or a subsequent visit. But you shouldn't bill for -ongoing management- after the first consult...

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