Wiki New office visit + preventive

[elljay68]

A chapter member posted this question, and I haven't looked up guidelines yet:
Hello,
Office debate:
New pt has an office visit and physical at same appt.
Is this coded w one new and one est code or two new or codes?
Thanks

 

[sreese]

You will code one as new and the other as established. It has been my experience if you code both as new, you will get a denial.