99451 Ntrprof ph1/ntrnet/ehr 5/>
Also known as: interprofessional consult brief, eConsult 5+ min
Non-face-to-face interprofessional consultation for 5 or more minutes with review of electronic health record by physician or qualified healthcare professional.
In Plain Language
specialist input through your health records
Clinical Context
Used for brief asynchronous interprofessional consultations via electronic health records, appropriate for straightforward clinical questions requiring specialist input.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 0.70 |
| Total RVU | 0.70 |
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 0.70, this code ranks in the 15th percentile among Evaluation & Management codes — 2.2x below the median (1.54). The highest wRVU in this category is 18.46.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 99451?
CPT 99451 (Ntrprof ph1/ntrnet/ehr 5/>) is a Evaluation & Management code. Non-face-to-face interprofessional consultation for 5 or more minutes with review of electronic health record by physician or qualified healthcare professional.
Who uses CPT code 99451?
CPT 99451 is used by All Specialties, Primary Care, Specialist Consultation. Used for brief asynchronous interprofessional consultations via electronic health records, appropriate for straightforward clinical questions requiring specialist input.
When is CPT 99451 used?
Used for brief asynchronous interprofessional consultations via electronic health records, appropriate for straightforward clinical questions requiring specialist input.
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