Telephone visit codes billable by PCP only

99441, Telephone evaluation and management service by a physician or other qualified health care professional who may report E&M services provided to an established patient, parent or guardian not originating from a related assessment and management service provided within the previous 7 days nor leading to an assessment and management service or procedure within the next 24 hours or soonest available appointment; 5-10 minutes of medical discussion
99442, Telephone services (see above), 11-20 minutes of medical discussion
99443, Telephone services (see above), 21-30 minutes of medical discussion
Bill the non-physician QHP telephone visit under the participating PCP.
A participating PCP needs to be available to the QHP at the time of the telephone visit. "Available" can mean face-to-face, by phone, or by fax.
QHPs may only assess patients within the scope of their licensure.
When the patient initiates the call and the PCP or QHP returns the patient's call, it should be documented that way in the medical record.
Copayments will not apply.
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В клинических исследованиях под термином "визит" понимается контакт с пациентом. Контакт может осуществляться разными способами: визит в клинику, телефонный контакт, опрос по скайпу (в психиатрии, например), др.

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