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Level 1 New Patient Office Visit (99201)
This is the lowest
level of care for a new patient in the office. Internists used this code
for only 1.3% of new office patients in 2003. Usually the presenting
problems are self-limited or minor. The reimbursement for this
level of care is approximately $35.00.
Documentation requires THREE out of THREE of the
following:
1) Problem Focused History
2) Problem Focused Exam
3) Straightforward Medical Decision-Making
Or 10 minutes spent face-to-face
with the patient if coding based on time. The appropriate
documentation must be included.
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