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For Medicare patients, inpatient consultations are reported with the initial hospital visit codes (99221â99223). Do not append modifier AI, which is only used by the admitting physician.
It is important to note that use of the CPT and G-code combination crosswalks are only required for physician services provided to Medicare beneficiaries; facilities should report the 2015 CPT code. Check with your commercial payors to determine if they recognize the 2015 CPT codes for the new procedures.