MSP has recently announced new GIM (General Internal Medicine) Fee codes for General Internists. The new GIM codes only apply to General Internists who have completed 3 years of core Internal Medicine training, plus at least 1 full year of General Internal Medicine training. They are effective as of October 1st, 2018.
There are 3 distinct categories for GIMs (General Internal Medicine Specialists). The new codes are only applicable to Category 2.
For a detailed list/description of each code in Category 1, 2 and 3 click here.
The following new codes are effective as of October 1, 2018, and are only applicable to Category 2
Category 2:
GIMs with 4 years or more of GIM training can bill the following NEW fee codes:
32210 - Consultation:
To consist of examination, review of history, laboratory, X-ray findings, and any additional visits necessary to render a written report.
$202.57
32212 - Repeat or limited consultation:
Where a consultation for same illness is repeated within six months of the last visit by the consultant, or where in the judgment of the consultant the consultative services do not warrant a full consultative fee.
$90.00
Continuing Care by Consultant
Telehealth Service with Direct Interactive Video Link with the Patient:
32206 - Directive Care
$85.00
32208 - Subsequent Hospital Visit
$50.00
32370 - Telehealth Consultation:
To consist of examination, review of history, laboratory, X-ray findings, and additional visits necessary to render a written report.
$202.57
32372 - Telehealth repeat or limited consultation:
Where a consultation for same illness is repeated within six months of the last visit by the consultant, or where in the judgment of the consultant, the consultative services do not warrant a full consultative fee.
$90.00
32376 - Telehealth Directive Care:
$85.00
32378 - Telehealth subsequent hospital visit:
$50.00