CPT codes for new patient visits in a physician’s office typically range from 99201 to 99205. These codes classify different levels of care based on the time spent with the patient and the complexity of the visit. How do I determine the correct CPT code for a new patient visit? To dete...
CODESELECTIONEXAMPLEAfifty-sixyearoldmalepatientwhohasneverbeenseenbeforebythephysicianhasanofficevisitforleftanklepaincausedbyafall.Whoisthepatient New,adultWhatistheplaceofservice OfficeWhatisthepatient’sstatus Injured,inpainTypeofservice New,initialCoderangewillbefrom99201-99205Newpatient-office/outpatientcatego...