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Fam Pract Manag. 2019;26(5):32

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“ESTABLISHED” VS. “NEW” PATIENT CODES

CodeHistoryExaminationMedical decision making
99214 (requires 2 of 3)DetailedDetailedModerate
99202 (requires 3 of 3)Expanded problem-focusedExpanded problem-focusedStraightforward
99203 (requires 3 of 3)DetailedDetailedLow

OFFICE VISITS FOR IMMUNIZATION

ADVANCE CARE PLANNING AND TIME

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