Get specialist input the same day — and keep your patient in your care.
When a Case Is Borderline, You Shouldn’t Have to Guess.
Curbside consults for NPs, PAs, and primary care teams.
$49 per consult. No subscription.
The Situation You Know Too Well
The visit is 15–20 minutes.
The case isn’t simple — but it’s not clearly referral-worthy either.
You’re thinking:
- I can probably manage this
- But I’d value specialist input.
- If I refer, they’ll wait weeks.
- If I don’t refer, am I missing something?
So you choose between:
- Over-referring
- Under-referring
- Or sitting with uncertainty
What Changes With Curbside
Instead of guessing:
You submit a focused clinical question.
Later that day, you receive written specialist input:
What to start
What to stop
What to monitor
When to escalate
Not flashy.
Just reinforced.
The Hidden Cost of “Just Refer”
Every unnecessary referral:
Curbside helps you manage more cases in-house — and refer when it truly matters.
You stay in control of the care plan.
Your patient stays in your practice.
The Economics (Clear and Specific)
When you discuss management with a specialist and incorporate it into your plan, that interaction can support:
MDM Category 3
Discussion of management or test interpretation with external physician
Under current E/M guidelines, that can contribute toward
- 99214 instead of 99213
- Or 99215 instead of 99214
- Or higher time-based billing when appropriate
Example (Medicare averages vary by region
- 99213 ≈ $95
- 99214 ≈ $135
- Incremental ≈ ~$40
- 99214 → 99215 incremental ≈ ~$60–75
Consult cost: $49
In many moderate-complexity visits, appropriate leveling can offset or exceed the consult cost.
We provide structured documentation language to support compliant charting.
Always confirm with your billing team and payer policies.
Beam doesn’t change billing rules.
It helps you document the complexity that’s already there.
The Economics
(Clear and Specific)
Consult Cost · Per Case
E/M Level Contributions
- 99214 in place of 99213
- 99215 in place of 99214
- Higher time-based billing when clinically appropriate
Medicare Reference (Region Varies)
The Bigger Financial Impact
The incremental RVU is only part of the story.
The larger impact often comes from:
One avoided referral can preserve far more than $49.
How It Works
- Select specialty.
- Submit your focused clinical question.
- Receive written specialist input.
- Copy structured documentation into your note.
Use it when you need it.
Who This Is For
If you want to solve one case at a time — this fits.
FAQs
How fast are responses?
Designed for same-day clarity in most cases.
You’ll see the expected response window when you submit.
This is built for thoughtful input — not instant chat.
Is this for emergencies?
No.
If urgent or unstable, escalate appropriately.
Does this replace referrals?
No.
It helps you determine which cases truly require one.
Can I bill separately for the consult?
Interprofessional consult codes (e.g., 99446–99449, 99451, 99452) exist, but payer adoption varies.
Most primary care practices use curbside to support same-day E/M documentation and appropriate leveling when complexity supports it.
Always verify with your billing team.
What documentation do I receive?
Structured language reflecting:
- Specialist discussion
- Time spent
- MDM Category 3 support
- Plan reconciliation
You remain responsible for final documentation and coding.
Do I need a subscription?
No.
$49 per consult.
Solve the case in front of you.
Common questions
What is the difference between a curbside consult and an eConsult?
A curbside consult answers a focused clinical question while the local provider keeps the patient’s care. An eConsult adds a documented specialist review and written recommendation. A tele-visit involves direct interaction with the patient when needed.
More on Beam Solutions ↗How quickly are curbside and eConsult answers returned?
Most hospital curbsides return within hours, and eConsults return the same day in most cases. These are typical turnaround descriptions, not a guaranteed response time for every case.
More on Beam Solutions ↗Is eConsult reimbursement guaranteed?
No. Interprofessional billing pathways may apply, but your billing process determines the appropriate code based on the work performed, documentation, payer rules and medical necessity.
More on Beam Solutions ↗What is a curbside consult?
A curbside consult is a focused question from one clinician to another. The local provider stays in charge of the patient’s care. A traditional curbside is informal advice; a documented specialist review is an eConsult.
More on Beam Solutions ↗What is an eConsult?
An eConsult is a provider-to-provider question sent with relevant patient records. The specialist reviews the information and returns a written recommendation for the chart. The patient does not need to join a live video visit.
More on Beam Solutions ↗What is a teleconsult?
A teleconsult is a live video visit in which a specialist evaluates the patient and documents the encounter. Your local care team can join the visit and help with the bedside assessment. Unlike an eConsult, it involves direct interaction with the patient.
More on Beam Solutions ↗Have a Case You’re Hesitating On?
Get specialist input.
Keep your patient.
Move forward confidently.
$49 per consult.
