This article is from the Category of Code section in our Everyday Medical Coding book. It provides definitions and tips for determining new patient, established patient, or consult, and guidelines for reporting office visits, inpatient, observation, and emergency services. Quick reference charts and key points will help you to quickly and accurately select the category of code.
Start with this brief overview of new patients, established patients and consults.
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