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99283 is a CPT code for an: Emergency department visit for the evaluation and management of a new or established patient with an expanded problem focused history and examination, and medical decision making of moderate complexity.
Anything that is expanded should, by definition, be more complex and detailed.
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E/M is categorized according to these four types: Problem focused examinations. Expanded problem focused examination. Detailed examination. Comprehensive examination.
Problem Focused, Expanded Focused, Detailed, and Comperhensive
B. Expanded problem focused
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Cpt 99213 is for an office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation & management of an established patient, which requires at least 2 of these 3 key components: An expanded problem focused history; An expanded problem focused examination; Medical decision making of low complexity. Counseling and coordination of care with other providers or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient's and/or family's needs. Usually, the presenting problem(s) are of low to moderate severity. Physicians typically spend 15 minutes face-to-face with the patient and/or family.
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