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Jdmontee

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Telephone Consult
« on: May 22, 2010, 01:07:23 PM »
Hello again,

I have posted this question before and didn't get any replies.  Can anyone tell me if the proceedure codes 99441, 99442 , 99443 or 99371, 99372 can be used for a counseling session for a licensed clinical psychologist.  I can't seem to find anyone who knows the answer. 

Thanks again,

Joanne

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Re: Telephone Consult
« Reply #1 on: May 22, 2010, 01:43:44 PM »
No, these are E/M codes to be used by physicians only. They are also not covered by Medicare even though they are assigned RVU's.  You can try these:

Telephone Services–Non-Physician Healthcare Provider

Telephone assessment and management service provided by a qualified nonphysician health care professional to an established patient, parent, or guardian not originating from a related assessment and management service provided within the previous seven days nor leading to an assessment and management service or procedure within the next 24 hours or soonest available appointment;

98966  effective date: 1/1/2009  Healthcare Provider phone call 5 to 10 minutes of medical discussion

98967  effective date: 1/1/2009  Healthcare Provider phone call 11 to 20 minutes of medical discussion

98968  effective date: 1/1/2009  Healthcare Provider phone call 21 to 30 minutes of medical discussion
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Re: Telephone Consult
« Reply #1 on: May 22, 2010, 01:43:44 PM »