CPT® 2012: Use Latest E/M Tweaks to Establish New Patient Status

Same practice and specialty no longer preclude new patients.

You've faced the dilemma before -- when an established patient presents to your practice to see a different physician that he's never seen before, should you report a new patient office visit code? With a revision to the "New and Established Patient" section of the CPT® 2012 manual, you'll find a solution that could affect your bottom line.

'Subspecialty' Rules the Day

Currently, CPT® indicates that a "new patient" refers to a patient who has not received any professional services, such as an E/M or other face-to-face service, from the physician or physician group practice -- [...]

- Published on 2011-12-16