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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 98943

Related Codes Table

CodeDescription
98940Chiropractic manipulative treatment (CMT); spinal, 1-2 regions
98941CMT; spinal, 3-4 regions
98942CMT; spinal, 5 regions
98944CMT; extraspinal, 1 region
98945CMT; extremity, 1 or more regions

Commonly Billed With

CPT code 97140 for manual therapy is commonly billed with CPT code 98943.

Clinical Scenarios

Scenario 1: Treatment of Shoulder Pain

A patient presents with shoulder pain and receives extraspinal chiropractic manipulative treatment using CPT code 98943.

Scenario 2: Management of Hip Discomfort

A patient seeks chiropractic care for hip discomfort and undergoes extraspinal manipulation covered by CPT code 98943.

Scenario 3: Addressing Elbow Issues

An individual with elbow issues undergoes chiropractic manipulative treatment on the affected area with CPT code 98943.

FAQs

Can CPT code 98943 be used for spinal manipulation?

No, CPT code 98943 specifically refers to extraspinal chiropractic manipulative treatment.

How many regions are covered under CPT code 98943?

CPT code 98943 covers manipulation in one or more extraspinal regions.

Is CPT code 98943 limited to a specific body part?

No, CPT code 98943 can be used for manipulative treatment in various extraspinal regions.

Can CPT code 98943 be reported alongside other chiropractic codes?

Yes, CPT code 98943 can be reported along with other chiropractic codes as appropriate for the services provided.

Is prior authorization required for billing CPT code 98943?

Prior authorization requirements may vary by insurance carrier, so it's advisable to check with the specific payer.

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