Wiki CPT 99384-99397 Preventive/CPE only used annually?

[emilyayala@sbcglobal.net]

Hello,
I'm looking to find something that will clarify or indicate that the preventive CPT codes 99384-99397 are used for the annual physical exam (once a calendar year) with or without the pap exam, but I can't find anything noted on the AMA CPT book. Where can I find documented that theses codes are for the annual exams or does the diagnosis Z00.0- let the payor know it's for their annual?

your help is greatly appreciated.

 

[thomas7331]

I’m not aware of any written coding guideline that states that these codes may only be used for‘annual’ physical exams. However almost all payers will reimburse a maximum of only one per year, and once a year is standard practice by most primary care physicians.