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pre op appointment
What CPT code is used for a pre op appointment from a pediatrician?
Is it for medical clearance?
If the patient was referred from the surgeon back to the primary doc for medical evaluation prior to surgery then use the outpatient consultation codes 99241-5. Be sure the note says "referred by Dr X for pre-op eval" and "copy to Dr X of this report". If the patient was not referred but the parent made the appt on their own or at your request, then it is a standard office visit.
Pre ops
http://www.codapedia.com/~article_58_.cfm
Take a look at this article.
Pre-op
Preoperative Consultation Must be medically necessary and not a routine screening prior to a surgical procedure