Wiki reimbursement for phone calls/consults

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Has anyone been reimbursed for Telephone Calls for Patient Management, 99441 - 99443, from any payer? We have read the guidelines and are wondering if any payer has paid for them. Thank you!!!

 

[dwaldman]

I think the code descriptor limits when this service would be reported. Patient has not had a related E/M service provide within the previous 7 days nor leading to an E/M service or procedure within the next 24 hours or soonest available appointment. Medicare does have a payment for example for 99441 at around 14.00 dollars.

99441
Telephone evaluation and management service by a physician or other qualified health care professional who may report evaluation and management services provided to an established patient, parent, or guardian not originating from a related E/M service provided within the previous 7 days nor leading to an E/M service or procedure within the next 24 hours or soonest available appointment; 5-10 minutes of medical discussion

99442
Telephone evaluation and management service by a physician or other qualified health care professional who may report evaluation and management services provided to an established patient, parent, or guardian not originating from a related E/M service provided within the previous 7 days nor leading to an E/M service or procedure within the next 24 hours or soonest available appointment; 11-20 minutes of medical discussion


99443
Telephone evaluation and management service by a physician or other qualified health care professional who may report evaluation and management services provided to an established patient, parent, or guardian not originating from a related E/M service provided within the previous 7 days nor leading to an E/M service or procedure within the next 24 hours or soonest available appointment; 21-30 minutes of medical discussion