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Selecting the correct code for many evaluation and management (E/M) services starts with determining whether a patient is new or established, as defined by CPT® guidelines.
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I code for an allergist who has not seen a patient face-to-face in over 3 years. The patient, however, has come in for their allergy shots that have been administered by our nurses. No E/M visit during those times. The patient has an appointment to see our allergist this week. Would this be considered a new patient visit or an established visit? Thank you all in advance!
Why we would use E/M 99212-99215 with POS 22 instead of the subsequent observation care codes 99224-99226? Is there an advantage of using one set of codes over another, or specific rules for why we would use one set over the other?
Thanks in advance for any advice–