Anything that is expanded should, by definition, be more complex and detailed.
Problem Focused, Expanded Focused, Detailed, and Comperhensive
A phrase used to describe a level of history or physical examination.
A. Problem focused. This type of examination focuses on a specific area or organ system along with the related systems that are directly impacted by the presenting issue. It is more targeted and specific compared to a comprehensive examination, which evaluates the entire body.
Evaluation and Management of an established patient where the provider of service meets two of the following three criteria: expanded problem, focused history expanded problem, focused exam low medical decision making Service typically lasts 15 minutes
99202 is a CPT code for an: Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient with an expanded problem focused history and examination, and straightforward medical decision making.
CPT Code 99283- Emergency department visit for the evaluation and management of a patient, which requires these 3 key components:An expanded problem focused history;An expanded problem focused examination; andMedical decision making of moderate complexity.Counseling and/or 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 moderate severity.
99252
There is no ICD-9 code to match CPT code 99203 99203 is an evaluation and management (E/M) code 99203 - office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires these 3 components: an expanded problem focused history an expanded problem focused exam straightforward decision making
99252
CPT Code 99202 - Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires these 3 key components:An expanded problem focused history;An expanded problem focused examination; andStraightforward medical decision making.Counseling and/or 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 20 minutes face-to-face with the patient and/or family.
CPT Code 99325- Domiciliary or rest home visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires these 3 key components:An expanded problem focused history;An expanded problem focused examination; andMedical decision making of low complexity.Counseling and/or 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 moderate severity. Physicians typically spend 30 minutes with the patient and/or family or caregiver