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Office or other outpatient visit
Evaluation and management of an established patient...
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This code is for use in medical billing and coding.
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This code is part of the section of CPT codes.
Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management...
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This description reflects the 2021 E/M coding guidelines.
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codes are used to report evaluation and management services provided in various settings.
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RVUs are used to determine the fee for a service under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.
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This code is commonly used by primary care providers, but may be used by any specialty providing office visits.
Significant, separately identifiable E/M service
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Modifiers provide additional information about the service provided.
Detail About CPT 99177
Related CPT Codes
| CPT Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 99174 | Instrument-based screening for vision and hearing in children |
| 99175 | Ophthalmological services: medical examination and evaluation with initiation or continuation of diagnostic and treatment program; comprehensive, established patient |
| 99176 | Ophthalmological services: medical examination and evaluation with initiation or continuation of diagnostic and treatment program; intermediate, established patient |
| 99183 | Physician attendance and supervision of hyperbaric oxygen therapy, per session |
| 99199 | Unlisted special ophthalmological service or procedure |
Commonly Billed With
- CPT 99174 - Instrument-based screening for vision and hearing in children
Often billed together for comprehensive pediatric assessments.
- CPT 99175 - Ophthalmological services: comprehensive, established patient
Used in conjunction for detailed eye evaluations in established patients.
- CPT 99199 - Unlisted special ophthalmological service or procedure
Sometimes paired when specific procedures are not covered by existing codes.
Clinical Scenarios
Scenario 1
A pediatric clinic uses CPT 99177 to screen young patients for early signs of vision issues like amblyopia.
Scenario 2
In a school health fair, CPT 99177 is utilized to quickly assess multiple children for common eye abnormalities.
Scenario 3
During a routine well-child visit, a pediatrician includes CPT 99177 to ensure early detection of any ocular concerns.
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