CatchTheWind
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We have just discovered that Medicare pays more for 99335 (established, level 2, assisted living visit) than for 99225 (new, level 2, assisted living visit). Ditto for 99234 (established level 3) than 99225 (new level 3). It is only on the level 4 visits (99226, 99236) that the payment is more for new patients. The requirements are the same for new and established (except, as with office E/M, the new visits require all three components, whereas the established require just two).
Does anyone know why this is?
Does anyone know why this is?