CPT^® 99342, Under New Patient

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 99342 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - New Patient.

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The provider sees a new patient for a home or residence visit involving evaluation and management (E/M). The visit involves a low level of medical decision making or the provider spends at least 30 minutes of total time on the encounter on a single date.

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