Developed in 2018, this service describes an in-depth assessment and development of care plan services for new or established patients who have signs of cognitive impairment.
Notice that the use of this code requires an independent historian, stated right in the CPT description.
Definition of CPT® code 99483
99483: Assessment of and care planning for a patient with cognitive impairment, requiring an independent historian, in the office or other outpatient, home or domiciliary or rest home, with all of the following required elements:
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