Fee Schedule for Examinations and Consultations (Sept. 23, 1998)

MS-97-98-37

DATE: September 23, 1998

RE: Fee Schedule for Examinations and Consultations

Effective immediately this Memo reflects code changes, but no rate changes. Written reports must be furnished. Special medical forms may be used in lieu of a narrative report.

Chiropractic procedures 00042 and 00043 have been deleted. Refer to Relative Value Schedule (RVS), Medicine Section, 98940, 98941, and 98942 for fees. Refer to SERVICE FEE MEMORANDUM MS-94-95-12 (UPDATED AND ADDENDUM), November 29, 1995, Chiropractic Services for guidelines.

Refer to the RVS, Evaluation and Management Section, for allowable rates for Consultations, Office Visits, Hospital Visits, Home Visits, and Critical Care Services. Refer to RVS, Medicine Section, 92002, 92004, 92012, and 92014 for Ophthalmology Consultations. Refer to Dental Fee Schedule for Oral Examinations.