CPT coding question

[whitewolf1263]

One of our doctors recently had spent 20 minutes discussing a patient's care with the patient's mother (patient is a minor) in the office on a separate day than an office visit with the patient (doctor did not see the patient). I'm not sure how or if this can be coded. Any suggestions?

[bpross10]

You can use the unlisted E&M code for this. I do not think any payor will respond. But it will capture a charge to be billed to Mom.