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Stay on the Right Side of This Provider/Consultant Equation

Published on Fri Sep 18, 2020

Question: Our provider examined a patient, then provided information about that patient’s condition to another provider on the same day. Is it possible to bill for the office and outpatient evaluation and management (E/M) and the consult on that day? And, if so, do I use 99451 or 99452 to report the consult? Codify Subscriber Answer: In this situation, if [...]
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