E/M Companion Ch 2 Consultations

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Mastering Consultation Codes: E/M Companion Quiz

Test your knowledge of the new guidelines for consultation codes with our engaging quiz designed for healthcare professionals. Stay updated with the latest changes in E/M services as defined in the CCPT 2023 code book.

6 thought-provoking questions
Multiple choice and true/false formats
Perfect for earning continuing education credits

6 Questions2 MinutesCreated by CodingConsultant471

As defined in the CCPT 2023 code book (_______), "A consultation is a type of E/M service provided at the request of another physician, other qualified health care professional (QHP), or appropriate source to either recommend care for a specified condition or problem."

Outpatient and inpatient consultations codes have undergone revisions for 2023... Codes 99241 and 99251 have been deleted.

True

False

When a patient and/or the patient's family member initiates a consultation, this service is reported using the consultation codes.

True

False

Start in 2023, when an office or outpatient follow-up or subsequent visit after a consultation is provided to the same patient, an established patient visit codes should be reported depending on the place of service

True

False

A consultation may be performed in many health care settings and must include the following elements:

A specific request made by the physicians, other QHP, or appropriate source

Communicate in a written report the findings of the consultation.

Documentation must include "transfer of Care" has been established

Consultant physician or other QHP may initiate diagnostic and/or therapeutic services at the same or subsequent visit.

Documentation of the three key components (history, examination, and MDM)

E/M Companion Ch 2 Consultations

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