Office consultation, straightforward complexity
Evaluation and Management (E/M) services are fundamental in healthcare, providing a structured approach to patient assessment. CPT code 99242 represents a mid-level established patient office visit, emphasizing a balance between complexity and routine care.
This code is employed when physicians engage with established patients in an office setting, requiring a moderate depth of evaluation. It covers scenarios where a patient's condition demands more attention than a basic encounter but does not involve the intricacies of high-level consultations. Physicians utilize this code to accurately document their efforts in managing patients with a nuanced approach.
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Additional CPT Codes
CPT Code
99345
Home visit for evaluation and management, high complexity
CPT Code
99091
Collection & Interpretation, Physiologic Data
CPT Code
99468