CPT Code 99213 is one of the most commonly used procedure codes for evaluation and management (E/M) services provided to established patients. Understand the significant difference between correct use, reimbursement rates and related codes such as 99212 and 99214 is required for accurate medical billing.
CPT Code 99211 Guide to Medical Billing and Documentation
CPT Code 99211 is the lowest-level Evaluation and Management (E/M) office or outpatient visit code. It is specifically used for an established patient visit that requires minimal clinical decision-making and may not even require the physician’s presence.
99201 CPT Code – Deleted and Replaced with 99202
CPT Code 99201 is an important element in medical billing for a new patient office visit. This code is particularly applied to encounters that include a problem-centered history, a problem-centered examination and direct medical decisions.
