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The lowest level of code for an office visit when you are charging for a problem-focused new-patient visit is code 99211.

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The lowest level code for a problem-focused new-patient visit is not code 99211, it is actually code 99201.

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In medical coding, there are evaluation and management (E&M) codes used to bill for office visits. The lowest level code for an office visit when charging for a problem-focused new-patient visit is code 99201. This code represents a straightforward visit that requires a limited amount of medical decision-making. It is important to note that code 99211 is actually used for a nurse visit or a minimal service performed by a qualified healthcare professional, and not for a problem-focused new-patient visit.

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