A provider states that a 99201 is always billable for a new patient when presenting for a minor surgical procedure to account for the extra work performed because they are new to the practice. I believe based on CMS info, that unless there is a separate problem unrelated to the surgical procedure, a separate 99201 is not supported. Am I missing anything regarding work performed for new patients?
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