E/M Office Visits
CPT 99203 vs 99204
New Patient Office Visit Level 3 vs Level 4 — side-by-side RVU comparison with clinical guidance on when to use each code.
Key Difference
New patient visits inherently carry higher RVU values than established patient visits at the same complexity level. 99204 adds moderate MDM requirements for the additional wRVU credit.
Clinical Documentation Tip
New patient visits already have higher base RVUs. Ensure documentation reflects the additional history-taking and exam components typical of first encounters.
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