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Why do you think that E/M coding differentiates new and existing patients?

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The established patient visits at the same level while new patient visits needs more work. When there is a need of a detailed exam and decision making, new patient needs a level IV visit; while for established patient would be level III visit. The new patient codes require key components such as history, decision making, and exam; while the established patient codes require only two.
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