We have an area doc who faxes over a form to our specialists requesting visits for his patients. The form is titled "Consult Request". The doc then provides the reason but then writes "Requested Disposition: Assume management for this particular problem". The docs see the words "consult request" and want to bill the consult codes. I see the words "assume management" and am not sure it would support a consult since it sounds like a transfer of care, no matter what the form is called. What do others think??
Thanks for your opinions!
Sue
Thanks for your opinions!
Sue