The CPT code 99202 represents an Evaluation and Management service provided by a healthcare professional typically in an office or outpatient setting. This code implies that the visit was a new patient visit, which needs detailed explanation of problem history, thorough examination, and discussion about the possible course of treatment. This is typically used in medical billing for services that require less than 20 minutes of physicians’ time. It’s important to note that the specifics can vary based on the patient’s health insurance provider.
