coder25
Guru
Hello,
I always seem to get stumped with this one and could use some help.
If we are asked to see another surgeon's patient for a joint case, is this a consult or transfer of care? For instance, an ENT surgeon will be performing mandibular reconstruction and asked us to come in to insert a PEG.
I feel this is a transfer of care as the ENT surgeon already knows the problem and what needs to be done, however, my manager and surgeon feel differently that it should be a consult.
Opinions????
Thanks for the help.
I always seem to get stumped with this one and could use some help.
If we are asked to see another surgeon's patient for a joint case, is this a consult or transfer of care? For instance, an ENT surgeon will be performing mandibular reconstruction and asked us to come in to insert a PEG.
I feel this is a transfer of care as the ENT surgeon already knows the problem and what needs to be done, however, my manager and surgeon feel differently that it should be a consult.
Opinions????
Thanks for the help.