99448 Ntrprof ph1/ntrnet/ehr 21-30
Also known as: interprofessional consult extended, eConsult 21-30 min
Non-face-to-face interprofessional consultation including review of electronic health record for 21-30 minutes of physician or other qualified healthcare professional time.
In Plain Language
in-depth specialist advice through health records system
Clinical Context
Used for more complex interprofessional consultations requiring detailed review and substantive specialist input, delivered through electronic health record systems without direct patient interaction.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.05 |
| Total RVU | 1.05 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
E&M codes require documentation of medical decision-making (MDM) complexity or total time spent on the encounter. For 2026, time-based coding includes all physician time on the date of the encounter.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 1.05, this code ranks in the 30th percentile among Evaluation & Management codes — 1.5x below the median (1.54). The highest wRVU in this category is 18.46.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 99448?
CPT 99448 (Ntrprof ph1/ntrnet/ehr 21-30) is a Evaluation & Management code. Non-face-to-face interprofessional consultation including review of electronic health record for 21-30 minutes of physician or other qualified healthcare professional time.
Who uses CPT code 99448?
CPT 99448 is used by All Specialties, Complex Cases, Specialist Consultation. Used for more complex interprofessional consultations requiring detailed review and substantive specialist input, delivered through electronic health record systems without direct patient interaction.
When is CPT 99448 used?
Used for more complex interprofessional consultations requiring detailed review and substantive specialist input, delivered through electronic health record systems without direct patient interaction.
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