A phrase used to describe a level of history or physical examination.
Anything that is expanded should, by definition, be more complex and detailed.
Problem Focused, Expanded Focused, Detailed, and Comperhensive
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
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
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 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.