99203 CPT Code | Current Description & Older Versions

The 99203 CPT code experienced several updates since its initial addition in 1992. Below you’ll can see the historical revisions from 1992, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2013, and the current version of 2021.

2021 Description Of CPT 99203 (Current Version)

The description of CPT code 99203 was changed on 01-01-2021 to: “Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and low level of medical decision making. When using time for code selection, 30-44 minutes of total time is spent on the date of the encounter.”

2013 Description Of CPT 99203

The description of CPT code 99203 was updated on 01-01-2013 to: “Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires these 3 key components:

• A detailed history;
• A detailed examination;
• Medical decision making of low complexity.

Counseling and/or coordination of care with other physicians, other qualified health care professionals, or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the problem[s] and the patient’s and/or family’s needs.

Usually, the presenting problem[s] are of moderate severity. Typically, 30 minutes are spent face-to-face with the patient and/or family.”

2008 Description Of CPT 99203

The description of CPT code 99203 was change on 01-01-2008 to: “Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires these 3 key components:

• A detailed history;
• A detailed examination;
• Medical decision making of low complexity.

Counseling and/ or coordination of care with other providers or agencies is provided consistente with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient’s and/or family’s needs.

Usually, the presenting problem(s) are of moderate severity. Doctors typically spend 30 minutes face-to-face with the patient and/or family.”

2007 Description Of CPT 99203

The description of CPT code 99203 was changed on 01-01-2007 to: ” Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires these three key components:

• A detailed history;
• A detailed examination;
• Medical decision making of low complexity.

Counseling and/or coordination of care with other providers or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient’s and/or family’s needs.

Usually, the presenting problem[s] are of moderate severity. Physicians typically spend 30 minutes face-to-face with the patient and/or family.”

2006 Description Of CPT 99203

The description of CPT code 99203 was changed on 01-01-2006 to: “Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which require these the three key components:

• A detailed history;
• A detailed examination;
• Medical decision making of low complexity.

Counseling and/or coordination of care with other providers or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient’s and/or family’s needs.

Usually, the presenting problem(s) are of moderate severity. Doctors typically spend 30 minutes face-to-face with the patient and/or family.”

1992 Description Of CPT 99203

CPT code 99203 was added to Current Procedural Terminology on 01-01-1992 with the following description: “Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires these three key components:

• A detailed history;
• A detailed examination;
• Medical decision making of low complexity.

Counseling and/or coordination of care with other providers or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and the patient’s and/or family’s needs.

Usually, the presenting problem(s) are of moderate severity. Physicians routinely spend 30 minutes face-to-face with the patient and/or family.”