Question

What code would you use for an Established patient when doing an "Office or other outpatient visit for evaluation and management, may not require the presence of a physician; Presenting problem: minimal or minor: avg. time: 5 minutes"?

A) 99211
B) 99212
C) 99213
D) 99214

Answer 1

The correct code to use for an Established patient when doing an "Office or other outpatient visit for evaluation and management, may not require the presence of a physician; Presenting problem: minimal or minor: avg. time: 5 minutes" is C) 99213.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct code to use for an Established patient when doing an "Office or other outpatient visit for evaluation and management, may not require the presence of a physician; Presenting problem: minimal or minor: avg. time: 5 minutes" would be C) 99213. This code represents a level 3 outpatient visit, which is appropriate for a minimal or minor presenting problem and an average time of 5 minutes.