tci E/M Coding Alert - 2021 Issue Q4

Reader Questions: Who Called Whom? It Matters for These Codes

Question: To cut down on the number of patients in our office during the COVID-19 pandemic, our pulmonologist has been performing telehealth calls for patients requiring only an E/M visit. Can you please explain the difference between 99441-99443 CPT®codes? New Mexico Subscriber Answer: You will find three differences between the CPT® codes and their Medicare-recognized equivalent HCPCS code, G2012 (Brief communication technology-based service, e.g. virtual check-in, by a physician or other qualified health care professional who can report evaluation and management services, provided to an established patient, not originating from a related e/m service provided within the...

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