Forum - Questions & Answers
Apr 23rd, 2009 - mwfdx
coding new vs existing
If a patient has not been seen for 2+ years can she be coded as new again?
Apr 23rd, 2009 - Codapedia Editor 1,399
coding new vs established
Both the CMS and CPT definition is three years, not two.
The CPT book has a very helpful chart to help distinguish new from established patients.
And, we have an article about the topic.
http://www.codapedia.com/~article_55_.cfm