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99213

Office or other outpatient visit

Evaluation and management of an established patient...

Evaluation & Management Active RVU:
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CPT Code Status
Current Status: Active
Last Updated: January 1, 2023
Implementation Date: January 1, 1992

Information

This code is for use in medical billing and coding.

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CPT Code Details
Code: 99213
Code Type: Category I
Code Format: 5-digit numeric

Information

This code is part of the section of CPT codes.

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CPT Code Description

Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management...

Note

This description reflects the 2021 E/M coding guidelines.

CA
Category & Classification
Category: Evaluation & Management
Subcategory: Office or Other Outpatient Services
Code Range: 99202-99215

Information

codes are used to report evaluation and management services provided in various settings.

RV
Relative Value Units
Total RVU: 2.46
Work RVU
1.30
Practice Expense
0.96
Malpractice
0.20

Information

RVUs are used to determine the fee for a service under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.

MS
Medical Specialties
Common Specialties:
No specialty information available.

Information

This code is commonly used by primary care providers, but may be used by any specialty providing office visits.

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Commonly Used Modifiers
Modifiers:
No modifier information available.

Information

Modifiers provide additional information about the service provided.

Detail About CPT 88341

Related Codes Table

CodeDescription
88342Immunohistochemistry or immunocytochemistry, per specimen; each additional single antibody stain procedure (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
88360Tissue or cell processing and preparation; interpretation and report
88361Tissue or cell processing and preparation; provision of a report that includes analysis of the specimen and diagnosis, when performed
88365Tissue or cell processing and preparation; interpretation and report for special stain including histochemical, immunohistochemical, cytochemical, or other procedures to identify substances within the tissue (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
88367Tissue or cell processing and preparation; provision of a report that includes analysis of the specimen and diagnosis, when performed; special stain including histochemical, immunohistochemical, cytochemical, or other procedures to identify substances within the tissue (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

Commonly Billed With

CPT 88341 is commonly billed with codes 88342 (each additional single antibody stain procedure) and 88360 (interpretation and report).

Clinical Scenarios

Scenario 1: Multiple Stains on the Same Specimen

In cases where multiple antibody stains are performed on the same specimen, each additional stain should be reported using CPT code 88342.

Scenario 2: Interpretation and Reporting

If interpretation and reporting are also required along with the staining procedures, consider using codes 88360 or 88361.

Scenario 3: Special Stains

For special stains beyond routine immunohistochemistry, use codes 88365 or 88367 as appropriate.

FAQs

Q: Can CPT 88341 be reported more than once on the same specimen?

A: No, CPT 88341 should only be reported once per specimen. Additional stains require the use of code 88342.

Q: Are there any age restrictions for billing CPT 88341?

A: No, there are no specific age restrictions associated with billing CPT 88341.

Q: Can CPT 88341 be used for both immunohistochemistry and immunocytochemistry?

A: Yes, CPT 88341 covers both immunohistochemistry and immunocytochemistry procedures.

Q: Is interpretation included in CPT code 88341?

A: No, interpretation is not included in CPT code 88341. It should be reported separately using appropriate codes.

Q: When should modifier -59 be used with CPT 88341?

A: Modifier -59 should be used when distinct procedural services are provided during the same encounter. Ensure proper documentation to support its use.

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