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Can a new patient be billed with established patient codes?

I can not find any source to answer this question. I have a note that has no ROS and can not get a three of three for a new patient. I am unclear if I can use established code or if I have to write off charge?
 
bcousino said:
Can a new patient be billed with established patient codes?

I can not find any source to answer this question. I have a note that has no ROS and can not get a three of three for a new patient. I am unclear if I can use established code or if I have to write off charge?
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If, by chance, the physician qualifies to code based on time, that's one possibility. Definitely don't just write the charge off. Another option would be the unlisted E/M code 99499. If it is a Medicare patient, check with your carrier to see how they would like it handled, when the physician doesn't meet 1 of the 3 key elements, or qualify for time-based coding.

Hope this helps! :)
 
99201

CPT 99201 New Patient requires only a problem focused history - Chief Complaint and 1 element of HPI.

Hope that helps.

F Tessa Bartels, CPC, CEMC
 
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