99203 CPT Code Description and Reimbursement 2024

When it comes to medical billing and coding, there are numerous codes that healthcare providers use to report their services and get reimbursed. One of the most commonly used codes is the 99203 CPT code. This article will provide an in-depth analysis of this code, its definition, usage, and requirements.

What is the 99203 CPT Code?

The Procedure code 99203 is a Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code used to report a new patient office visit. Healthcare providers use this code to document and bill for Evaluation and Management services (E/M).

When to Use Procedure code 99203?

The CPT code 99203 should be used for a new patient office visit where the provider spends 30 minutes face-to-face with the patient. This time includes the history, examination, and medical decision-making.

Requirements for Using Cpt Code 99203:

Use the 99203 CPT code; specific requirements must be met. These include:

The patient must be a new patient, meaning the provider has not seen the patient before or seen the patient for the same problem in the last three years.

The provider must spend 30 minutes face-to-face with the patient, including the history, examination, and medical decision-making.

The visit must be documented in the patient’s medical record, including the history, examination, and medical decision-making.

How to Use 99203 CPT Code?

To use the CPT code 99203, the healthcare provider must follow the following steps:

Schedule an appointment with a new patient.
Obtain a detailed medical history from the patient.
Perform a comprehensive examination of the patient.

Determine the medical decision-making necessary for the patient’s care.
Spend a total of 30 minutes face-to-face with the patient.
Document the visit in the patient’s medical record, including the history, examination, and medical decision-making.

Bill for a visit using the 99203 CPT code.

99203 cpt code reimbursement 2023:

CPT Code 99203 reimbursement rate as per new update in year 2023 is as mentioned below table.

HCPCS Code	Short Description	Mac Locality	Non-Facility Price ($)	Facility Price ($)	Non-Facility Limiting Charge ($)	Facility Limiting Charge($)
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	0	112.84	83.02	123.28	90.7
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	111205	133.91	92.93	146.29	101.53
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	111206	133.91	92.93	146.29	101.53
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	111207	133.91	92.93	146.29	101.53
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	111209	136.42	94.4	149.04	103.14
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	111251	126.81	89.09	138.54	97.33
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	111252	134.11	93.13	146.51	101.75
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	111253	126.66	88.94	138.38	97.17
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	111254	116.72	84.55	127.52	92.37
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	111255	115.73	83.56	126.44	91.29
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	111256	115.73	83.56	126.44	91.29
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	111257	115.73	83.56	126.44	91.29
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	111258	115.73	83.56	126.44	91.29
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	111259	115.73	83.56	126.44	91.29
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	111260	115.73	83.56	126.44	91.29
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	111261	115.73	83.56	126.44	91.29
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	111262	117.72	85.55	128.61	93.46
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	111263	118.66	85.29	129.64	93.18
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	111264	121.01	86.74	132.2	94.77
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	111265	137.35	95.34	150.06	104.16
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	111266	123.04	87.05	134.42	95.1
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	111267	123.21	87.27	134.6	95.35
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	111268	115.73	83.56	126.44	91.29
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	111269	115.73	83.56	126.44	91.29
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	111270	115.73	83.56	126.44	91.29
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	111275	115.73	83.56	126.44	91.29
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	118217	122.09	86.87	133.38	94.9
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	118218	123.47	88.14	134.9	96.29
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	118226	123.47	88.14	134.9	96.29
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	118271	115.83	83.65	126.54	91.39
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	118272	121.56	86.49	132.8	94.49
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	118273	117.43	84.3	128.29	92.09
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	118274	121.35	86.31	132.58	94.3
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	121201	118.53	84.35	129.49	92.15
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	131200	113.41	83.59	123.9	91.32
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	210201	142.95	110.15	156.18	120.34
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	220200	103.96	77.33	113.57	84.48
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	230201	115.97	83.68	126.7	91.42
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	230299	108.68	79.87	118.73	87.26
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	240202	124.84	88.84	136.38	97.06
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	240299	113.13	82.5	123.59	90.13
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	310200	110.05	81.34	120.23	88.86
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	320201	112.72	82.9	123.14	90.57
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	330201	109.81	79.99	119.97	87.39
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	340202	109.18	79.36	119.28	86.7
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	350209	108.16	80.54	118.16	87.99
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	360221	111.64	81.81	121.96	89.38
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	411201	114.59	83.28	125.19	90.98
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	421205	108.64	81.74	118.69	89.3
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	431200	105.65	79.23	115.43	86.56
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	441209	112.95	82.71	123.4	90.36
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	441211	113	82.67	123.45	90.32
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	441215	113.07	82.86	123.53	90.52
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	441218	115.82	85.53	126.54	93.44
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	441220	107.38	79.83	117.31	87.21
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	441228	111.73	82.03	122.07	89.62
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	441231	114.07	82.67	124.63	90.32
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	441299	108.81	80.48	118.88	87.93
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	510200	104.87	77.73	114.57	84.92
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	520200	105.04	77.99	114.76	85.21
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	530201	110.6	81.85	120.83	89.43
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	530202	109.97	81.58	120.14	89.12
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	530299	104.61	79.11	114.29	86.43
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	540200	104.03	76.81	113.66	83.91
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	610212	113.31	85.58	123.79	93.49
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	610215	119.19	87.72	130.21	95.84
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	610216	120.52	89.72	131.67	98.02
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	610299	109.82	82.62	119.98	90.26
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	620200	109.97	79.58	120.14	86.94
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	630200	106.25	77.92	116.08	85.13
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	710213	102.15	76.71	111.6	83.81
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	720201	111.17	83.4	121.45	91.12
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	720299	107.12	81	117.03	88.49
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	730200	103.14	77.89	112.68	85.09
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	810200	105.12	77.95	114.84	85.16
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	820201	116.28	86.7	127.04	94.72
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	820299	108.58	81.41	118.62	88.94
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	910203	117.49	87.7	128.35	95.81
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	910204	123.18	92.61	134.57	101.18
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	910299	112.27	84.24	122.66	92.03
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	920220	112.84	83.02	123.28	90.7
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	920250	112.84	83.02	123.28	90.7
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	1011200	104.94	78.76	114.65	86.05
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	1021201	112.83	83.07	123.27	90.75
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	1021299	106.64	80.37	116.5	87.8
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	1031235	104.46	77.8	114.13	85
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	1120201	106.58	79.5	116.43	86.85
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	1130200	111.31	81.79	121.61	89.36
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	1140216	106.98	81.33	116.87	88.85
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	1150200	107.5	79.86	117.44	87.24
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	1210201	113.24	83.21	123.71	90.9
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	1220201	128.52	92.32	140.41	100.86
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	1230201	120.54	88.12	131.69	96.27
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	1230299	115	84.37	125.63	92.17
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	1240201	125.69	90.32	137.32	98.68
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	1240299	121.6	88.08	132.84	96.22
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	1250201	118.77	86.92	129.76	94.96
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	1250299	108.76	80.94	118.82	88.43
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	1310200	120.27	87.4	131.39	95.49
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	1320201	130.74	95.43	142.83	104.25
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	1320202	134.62	98.48	147.07	107.58
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	1320203	122.99	90.03	134.36	98.36
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	1328299	108.82	80.43	118.89	87.87
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	1329204	133.47	97.33	145.82	106.33
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	1411203	111.12	81.15	121.39	88.65
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	1411299	105.81	78.82	115.6	86.12
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	1421201	125.1	89.31	136.67	97.57
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	1421299	116.22	84.58	126.97	92.4
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	1431240	114.21	83.32	124.78	91.02
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	1441201	115.93	84.8	126.65	92.64
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	1451250	110.05	80.32	120.23	87.75
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	1510200	105.38	79.35	115.13	86.69
99203	Office o/p new low 30-44 min	1520200	108.56	81.36	118.6	88.88

Importance of Procedure Code 99203 in Medical Billing

The procedure code 99203 is essential in medical billing because it ensures that the provider is appropriately reimbursed for the time and effort spent evaluating and managing a new patient. With the proper code, the provider may receive the reimbursement they deserve for their services.

Differences between CPT code 99203 and 99213

While the codes 99203 and 99213 seems similar, the two have critical differences. The 99203 CPT code is used for a new patient office visit that requires 30 minutes of face-to-face time with the provider, while the 99213 CPT code is used for an established patient office visit that involves a total of 15 minutes of face-to-face time with the provider.

FAQs

Q1. What is the reimbursement rate for the procedure 99203?

Ans. The reimbursement rate for the Procedure code 99203 depending on the geographic location and the insurance carrier. Providers should check with their insurance carriers to determine the reimbursement rate for this code.

Q2. Can the Cpt 99203 be used for telemedicine visits?

Ans. Yes, the CPT 99203 can be use for telemedicine visits as long as the visit meets the requirements for this code. However, it is essential to check with the insurance carrier to determine if they cover telemedicine visits and the reimbursement rate for this code.

Q3. How often can the procedure 99203 be used?

Ans. The Cpt code 99203 can be used once per patient for a new patient office visit. However, if the patient returns with a new problem, the provider may use the code again for a subsequent visit.

Q4. What should be included in the documentation for a procedure code 99203 visit?

Ans. The documentation for a code 99203 visit should consist of the patient’s medical history, a comprehensive examination, the medical decision-making necessary for the patient’s care, and the time spent face-to-face with the patient. It is also essential to document any additional services provided during the visit.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, the 99203 CPT code is necessary for medical billing that allows healthcare providers to report their services and get reimbursed appropriately for their evaluation and management services. Understanding the requirements for using this code and the differences between it and similar regulations is essential. By following the proper procedures and documentation, healthcare providers can ensure they use the 99203 code correctly and receive the reimbursement they deserve.

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