Oh, dude, CPT code 99214 is just a fancy way of saying "office or other outpatient visit for an established patient, typically 25 minutes." It's like the secret code doctors use to bill for spending quality time with you during your appointment. So, next time you see it on your medical bill, just know they're not charging you for the bad magazines in the waiting room.
CPT Code 99214- Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient.
99214
CPT Code 99214- Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient.
CPT Code 99214- Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient.
99212 99213 99214
Per CPT Assistant, October 2006, both CPT codes would be reported as for a new patient. The 99214 is incorrect per this instruction.
CPT code 99214 is used to bill for an established patient office or other outpatient visit that requires a moderate level of complexity in medical decision-making. It typically involves a visit lasting approximately 25-29 minutes, where the physician addresses multiple issues, reviews medical history, and performs a detailed examination. This code is commonly used for patients with chronic conditions or those needing follow-up care.
CPT codes 99396 and 99214 can be billed on the same day if the services provided meet the requirements for both codes. CPT 99396 is for an established patient preventive medicine visit, while CPT 99214 is for an established patient office visit with a significant problem. When billing both, it's important to ensure that the documentation supports the medical necessity for each service, and that the preventive visit is distinct from the problem-focused visit. Always check payer policies for specific guidelines.
99214
99211, 99212, 99213, 99214, or 99215
Review Modifier -59 is if applicable
The answer is 99214 you will find this on page ten of your CPT manual 2010 version.