CPT® 99491, Under Chronic Care Management Services

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 99491 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Chronic Care Management Services.

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Summary

The provider, a physician or other healthcare professional, personally directs the evaluation and management of a patient with two or more chronic A physician or other qualified healthcare professional personally performs management and care plan services for a patient with two or more chronic conditions, expected to last at least one year or until the patient’s death. The conditions place the patient at significant risk of death, acute exacerbation, decompensation, or functional decline. Use this code for the first 30 minutes of physician or other qualified healthcare professional time per calendar month.

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