Wiki New Vs Established Patient

[PhylMart Services]

Doctor saw patient in hospital while on call.
When patient comes to office for visit are they established or new?
They did not get E/M from our office prior to hospital stay.

 

[dclark7]

Look at the definition of a new patient in the front of your CPT book. If a patient has received Any professional services (face to face) within three years they are established. The place of service does not matter.