Forum - Questions & Answers

Jun 9th, 2009 - mfoster

Considered new patient

If patient has not been seen in the practice within the last three years, is the rule still that they would be considered a new patient ?

Jun 9th, 2009 -

yes

That rule has not changed...yet

Jun 9th, 2009 - nmaguire   2,606 

New Patient

If the patient has not been seen in your practice, like specialty, within a 3 year time period, it is a new patient encounter.

Jun 12th, 2009 - Codapedia Editor 1,399 

New Patient

There's a great chart in the front of the CPT book to help with his question.

And, our entry on codapedia

http://www.codapedia.com/~article_55_.cfm



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