Question

question 4
2 pts
which appendix in the cpt® code book lists the summary of the add - on codes?
appendix b
appendix a
appendix l
appendix d
a patient is seen by dr. b who is covering on call services for dr. a. the patient is an established patient with dr. a, but she has not been seen by dr. b before. which e/m subcategory is appropriate to report the services provided by dr. b?
established patient office visit
new patient office visit
office consultation
preventive medicine visit

Explanation:

For the first question, Appendix A in the CPT® code book lists the summary of add - on codes. For the second question, since the patient is an established patient with Dr. A but a new patient to Dr. B who is covering on - call services and has not seen the patient before, a New patient office visit is the appropriate E/M subcategory to report the services provided by Dr. B.

Answer:

Question 4: Appendix A
Second part: New patient office visit