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"Subsequent" Consult Code is Possible Even in "Initial" Encounters

Published on Tue Sep 02, 2014

Question: Our pulmonologist was called for an emergency consultation. Can we bill for the consult under 99221-99223? If all components are not met do we have to bill the lowest level? For example, Review of Systems (ROS) could not obtain Past, Family and Social History (PFSH) but has seven elements for exam.  Washington Subscriber Answer: Yes, you can bill the consult under [...]
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