If I'm not mistaken a new patient is a patient who hasn't been seen in the office ever or in 3 years. Im not sure but I also think you can use it when a new dx arises but I'm still checking that. An established patient is one that has been seen in the office within the last 3 years.
I believe 99201 is for a new patient, and 99212 is for an established patient.
Need to know the patient's age, and whether the patient is new or established.
What is the CPT code for routine physical exam Need to know the patient's age, and whether the patient is new or established.
no, because the time a provider spends with new patients is higher than with an established patient. In addition, the required components and the relative value units are greater than with an established patient at the same code level.
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it is called the initial visit, or new patient visit. the second visit is the established patient, or follow-up visit.
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Procedure codes for well visits are based on patient age and new or established status. They include the range 99394-99397 for established patients and 99384-99387 for new patients.
E/M codes are grouped by location or type of care and may have further subdivisions such as a new patient and established patient visits.
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