Question

Patient seeks second opinion for possible hysterectomy. New patient presents to office where a detailed history and exam are performed and moderate MDM.

A. 99214
B. 99203
C. 99204
D. 99213

Answer 1

The correct CPT code for a new patient with a detailed history, examination, and moderate MDM seeking a second opinion for a possible hysterectomy is 99204.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question asks about the correct CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) code for a new patient who is coming in for a second opinion regarding a possible hysterectomy. The patient undergoes a detailed history and exam with a moderate MDM (Medical Decision Making). Given this information, the most suitable CPT code would be 99204, which is used for new patients requiring a comprehensive history and examination, and moderate complexity decision making. The option 99203 is for a detailed history and examination with low complexity decision making, while 99214 is for an established patient with a detailed history and examination, and moderate complexity decision making, and 99213 is for an established patient with an expanded problem-focused history and examination, and low complexity decision making.