99204 CPT Code | Current Description & Older Versions
You can use CPT code 99204 for to an office or other outpatient visit for E/V of a new patients. This code was last updated in 2021 and has been updated five times since CPT introduced 1992. Underneath you can find the the descriptions from 1992, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2013 and 2021.
2021 Description Of CPT 99204 [Current Version]
The descripttion of CPT code 99204 was changed on 01-01-2021 to: “Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of new patient, which requires a medically appropriate history and/or examination and moderate level of medical decision making. When using time for code selection, 45-59 minutes of total time is spent on the date of the encounter.”
2013 Description Of CPT 99204
The description of CPT code 99204 was updated on 01-01-2013 to: “Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires these three key components:
- A comprehensive history;
- A comprehensive examination;
- Medical decision-making of moderate 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, presenting problem[s] are of moderate to high severity. Typically, 45 minutes are spent face-to-face with the patient and/or family .”
2008 Description Of CPT 99204
The description of CPT code 99204 was changed 01 01-2008 to: “Office or other outpatient visit for evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires these three key components:
- A comprehensive history;
- A comprehensive examination;
- Medical decision making of moderate 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 to high severity. Physicians typically spend 45 minutes face-to-face with the patient and/or family.”
2007 Description Of CPT 99204
The description of CPT code 99204 was changed on 01-01-20007 to: “Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires these three key components:
- A comprehensive history;
- A comprehensive examination;
- Medical decision making of moderate 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 to high severity. Physicians typically spend 45 minutes face-to-face- with the patient and/or family.”
2006 Description Of CPT 99204
The description of CPT code 99204 was changed on 01-01-2006 too: “Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of a new patient, which requires these three key components:
- A comprehensive history;
- A comprehensive examination;
- Medical decision making of moderate 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 to high severity. Physicians typically spend 45 minutes face-to-face with the patient and/or family”.
1992 Description Of CPT 99204
CPT code 99204 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 comprehensive history;
- A comprehensive examination;
- Medical decision making of moderate 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 to high severity. Physicians typically spend 45 minutes face-to-face with the patient and/or family.”
