What is medical billing code 99215?

Answer 1

CPT Code 99215 - Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, which requires at least 2 of these 3 key components:

A comprehensive history;

A comprehensive examination;

Medical decision making of high 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 to high severity. Physicians typically spend 40 minutes face-to-face with the patient and/or family.