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tci General Surgery Coding Alert - 2003 Issue 10
Reader Question: Render an Opinion on Confirmatory Consults
Question: Can a transfer of service take place when we conduct a confirmatory consult? How should we code this?New York Subscriber
Answer: The short answer is "maybe." Technically, the confirmatory consult and the transfer of service are not related. But if a patient elects to have your physician continue to provide service after a confirmatory consult, a transfer of service can take place. Let's define the key elements before we discuss how to code this scenario. According to CPT, a confirmatory consult is "a 'consultation' initiated by a patient and/or family, and not requested by...
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