Preventive visit, established patient, early childhood (age 1 through 4 years)

CPT code 99382 signifies a comprehensive preventive medicine evaluation and management service for new patients. In the realm of preventive medicine services, this code is applied when healthcare providers engage in the in-depth assessment and management of new patients during preventive care encounters.

CPT code:

99382

Category:

Category I

Section:

Explore Evaluation and Management CPT Codes

Specialty:

Preventive Medicine Services

Type:

New patient

99382 plays a crucial role in preventive medicine services, representing a comprehensive preventive medicine evaluation and management service for new patients. Healthcare providers utilize this code when engaging in the in-depth assessment and management of new patients during preventive care encounters. Its use ensures accurate documentation of efforts in providing comprehensive preventive medicine services.

Under what category does Preventive visit, established patient, early childhood (age 1 through 4 years) fall?

Category I

What is the billing unit for Preventive visit, established patient, early childhood (age 1 through 4 years)?

Per Encounter

Modifiers

Clinical use

Preventive medicine counseling and/or risk factor reduction intervention(s) provided to an individual; 30 minutes.

Documentation

Complex chronic care coordination services. Document the total duration of services, including the start and end times, and provide a detailed description of the activities performed, such as coordinating care with multiple providers, reviewing medical records, and developing or adjusting the care plan. (each additional 30 minutes)