ttate
Networker
I am getting different answers on this question. When a Doctor orders a consult from another physician, is that considered "additional work up" when counting the "number of diagnoses" portion of MDM? (3 points vs 4 points).
Some say only labs, xrays, ordering notes from another provider, etc can be counted as "additional work up"... but I have also been told that ordering a consult is like ordering a test... you are expecting a "result" back in the form of a letter from the consulting physician.
Any clarification would be great~ Thank you, Teresa
Some say only labs, xrays, ordering notes from another provider, etc can be counted as "additional work up"... but I have also been told that ordering a consult is like ordering a test... you are expecting a "result" back in the form of a letter from the consulting physician.
Any clarification would be great~ Thank you, Teresa