Asked by Brenda Madrigal on Jul 07, 2024
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Which of the following items is not required for a service to be considered a consultation?
A) Request from another physician
B) Documentation of the findings
C) Record of recommendations
D) Revision of the initial diagnosis
E) Report to the referring physician
Consultation
Meeting of two or more physicians or surgeons to evaluate the nature and progress of disease in a particular patient and to establish diagnosis, prognosis, and/or therapy.
Initial Diagnosis
The preliminary identification of a disease or condition based on the assessment of symptoms and initial tests at the beginning of care.
- Comprehend the criticality of accurate CPT coding and its impact, including the risks associated with overcoding and undercoding.
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BH
Braden HorschJul 08, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
A consultation typically requires a request from another physician, documentation of findings, record of recommendations, and a report back to the referring physician. Revising the initial diagnosis is not a necessary component of a consultation; the consultant may confirm the initial diagnosis or suggest alternative diagnoses, but revision of the diagnosis is not a requirement for a service to be considered a consultation.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the criticality of accurate CPT coding and its impact, including the risks associated with overcoding and undercoding.