CPC · Question #67
Eric is buying his first life insurance policy from XYZ Life Insurance Company. The company requires Eric have a physical exam prior to issuance of the policy. Eric sees his primary care provider…
The correct answer is D. 99450. CPT code 99450 is used for the examination of a patient for the purpose of establishing medical baseline information or for insurance purposes. Since Eric's primary care provider completed the required physical exam documentation for his life insurance policy, this is…
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Eric is buying his first life insurance policy from XYZ Life Insurance Company. The company requires Eric have a physical exam prior to issuance of the policy. Eric sees his primary care provider who completes the required documentation and forms provided by the insurance company. How does the primary care provider report his services?
Options
- A99499
- B99455
- C99456
- D99450
How the community answered
(48 responses)- A6% (3)
- B2% (1)
- C2% (1)
- D90% (43)
Explanation
CPT code 99450 is used for the examination of a patient for the purpose of establishing medical baseline information or for insurance purposes. Since Eric's primary care provider completed the required physical exam documentation for his life insurance policy, this is appropriately reported with code 99450.
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