I have a question that I can't seem to find a definitive answer for. When billing a consult, does the response back to the requesting provider have to be a separate document from what is kept in the chart? Meaning, if the chart note also has the greeting for the letter, does that satisfy the consult requirements. Here's an example:
March 28, 2008
Olive Oyl
Dob 01/01/12
PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN: Pepe Lepue, MD 3 Tree Ln, Make Believe Forest, WA
Dear Dr. Lepue:
SUBJECTIVE: It was a pleasure today to see Olive Oyl at Midol Clinic.
The note then goes on for 6 pages with the history, exam, and MDM. This one document is supporting the response back since a copy will be sent to the PCP. Is this OK??
March 28, 2008
Olive Oyl
Dob 01/01/12
PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN: Pepe Lepue, MD 3 Tree Ln, Make Believe Forest, WA
Dear Dr. Lepue:
SUBJECTIVE: It was a pleasure today to see Olive Oyl at Midol Clinic.
The note then goes on for 6 pages with the history, exam, and MDM. This one document is supporting the response back since a copy will be sent to the PCP. Is this OK??
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