99449 Ntrprof ph1/ntrnet/ehr 31/>
Also known as: interprofessional consult high, eConsult >30 min
Non-face-to-face interprofessional consultation including review of electronic health record for more than 30 minutes of physician or other qualified healthcare professional time.
In Plain Language
comprehensive specialist guidance through health records system
Clinical Context
Used for highly complex interprofessional consultations requiring extensive review and detailed specialist recommendations, delivered asynchronously through electronic systems.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 1.40 |
| Total RVU | 1.40 |
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 1.40, this code ranks in the 40th percentile among Evaluation & Management codes — 1.1x below the median (1.54). The highest wRVU in this category is 18.46.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 99449?
CPT 99449 (Ntrprof ph1/ntrnet/ehr 31/>) is a Evaluation & Management code. Non-face-to-face interprofessional consultation including review of electronic health record for more than 30 minutes of physician or other qualified healthcare professional time.
Who uses CPT code 99449?
CPT 99449 is used by Complex Cases, All Specialties, Specialist Consultation. Used for highly complex interprofessional consultations requiring extensive review and detailed specialist recommendations, delivered asynchronously through electronic systems.
When is CPT 99449 used?
Used for highly complex interprofessional consultations requiring extensive review and detailed specialist recommendations, delivered asynchronously through electronic systems.
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