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[Rgdeming]

If a patient was seen at the hospital and radiologist read the xray. The patient was then
referred to the orthopedic physician for a consult. The orthopist has a copy of the radiologist report for the consult. Can the orthopedist bill a 76140 for looking at the written report?

 

[mitchellde]

no looking at the report provided by the radiologist is part of the E&M.

 

[Rgdeming]

Thank you for your help!

 

[jgf-CPC]

Debra is correct...he did not actually "read" the report.