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A 20-year-old female is being seen for the first time by a primary care physician to have a yearly physical. During the examination for the physical, the provider discovers non-inflammed lesions on…

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A 20-year-old female is being seen for the first time by a primary care physician to have a yearly physical. During the examination for the physical, the provider discovers non-inflammed lesions on her legs and arms. The physician performs a complete physical and additional separate documentation for the treatment of the lesions on the bilateral upper and lower extremities. The provider has the patient buy an over-the-counter ointment and will continue to watch them. What CPT® coding is reported for this visit?

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  • A99385
  • B99202
  • C99385-25, 99203
  • D99385, 99203-25

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  • B
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  • C
    84% (27)
  • D
    9% (3)

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#preventive medicine#modifier 25#new patient#significant separate E/M

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