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Inpt Consults of exisiting pt

lisa@3beards.net

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Scenario: oncologist provides a level 5 consult to a Medicare patient that is currently seen at his clinic. Does he get to charge a 99223 or a 99215? The CPT book says new or established patient, but I haven't been able to find any agreement or disagreement with CMS.

Thanks for your help!
 
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