CPT 99212
Office/outpatient visit, established patient, straightforward (10-19 min)
CPT 99212 at a glance
- Code
- 99212
- Code type
- CPT
- Short descriptor
- Office/outpatient visit, established patient, straightforward (10-19 min)
- Category
- Clinic/Office – E&M Office Visit
- ASC eligibility
- Office / clinic-based
- Typical setting
- Physician office or clinic (POS 11).
What is CPT code 99212?
CPT 99212 is a CPT procedure code. Its official short descriptor is "Office/outpatient visit, established patient, straightforward (10-19 min)". In the ASC context it is grouped under Clinic/Office – E&M Office Visit.
Is CPT 99212 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 99212 is typically performed in a physician office or clinic (place of service 11) rather than in an ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 99212 typically performed?
Physician office or clinic (POS 11).
Which specialties use CPT 99212?
CPT 99212 is most associated with Clinic/Center – Primary Care, Family Medicine, General Practice, Internal Medicine, among others.
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