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Wiki Where does a 99213 come from?

Im looking at how I would explain a 99213 if I were to have to defend it in court. Case- A patient comes in with a new problem of OM (no other problems) & the provider prescribes an antibiotic. Question- If the only two options are self limited/minor or New problem. How do people get a 99213...
- nscoder
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- Feb 9, 2011
- 99213 self limited minor new problem
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- Forum: E/M
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Wiki E/M "NEW problem" on auditing forms

I'm pretty sure that this question has been asked and answered before, but I couldn't find it. If a consulting provider sees a patient with a problem that he/she has not seen before, but that problem is not new to the primary care provider (hence the request for a consult), is that considered a...
- lisabateman
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- Mar 5, 2010
- consult e/m new problem problem
- Replies: 7
- Forum: E/M

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