Question

Office Visit

Date of service 11/24/13 Last date of treatment: 7/12/12

The patient is seen for a routine blood pressure check. Nurse documents BP: 135/90. Nurse asks about diet and exercise program. Patient offers no complaints. What is the correct E/M code for this service?

Answer 1

E/M Code 99211

This code differs from the other office visit codes in that it does not require the 3 key components. In addition, the code descriptor specifies that the visit may not require the presence of a physician or other qualified healthcare professional:

99211 : Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, that may not require the presence of a physician or other qualified health care professional. Usually, the presenting problem(s) are minimal. Typically, 5 minutes are spent performing or supervising these services.