E/M Office Visit

CPT Code 99214: E/M Office Visit, Established Patient, Moderate Complexity

Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and moderate level of medical decision making

What is CPT 99214?

CPT 99214 reports a moderate complexity E/M visit for an established patient, or 30 to 39 minutes total time.

When to use CPT 99214

Use for an established patient with moderate complexity MDM (two stable chronic conditions, one chronic with exacerbation, one acute illness with systemic symptoms) or 30 to 39 minutes total time.

Documentation requirements

  • MDM or total time supporting moderate level
  • Medically appropriate history and exam

Reimbursement

$110 to $140

National averages only. Rates vary by locality, payer, and fee schedule. Verify with your contracted payers.

Common modifiers

  • -25

Common denial reasons for CPT 99214

  • Level not supported by MDM or time

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Frequently Asked Questions About CPT 99214

A 99214 visit in optometry could include an established diabetic patient returning with worsening vision requiring exam, OCT evaluation, medication adjustment, and referral coordination. Two chronic conditions (diabetes and DR) plus moderate-complexity MDM support the level.
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