Question

question 21

after moving across country, ms. robbins took her 2-year-old daughter to a new pediatric clinic for an annual physical. the provider performed an age / gender appropriate history, exam, and provided anticipatory guidance. he ordered no additional tests or immunizations. what cpt® code is reported?

99391
99382
99392
99381

Explanation:

Determine patient status and service type

The service is an annual physical (preventive medicine exam) for a 2-year-old daughter at a new pediatric clinic, which establishes her as a new patient.

Identify the correct CPT code range

New patient preventive medicine codes range from 99381 to 99385, while established patient codes range from 99391 to 99395.

Select the code based on age

For a new patient aged 1 through 4 years, the correct CPT code is 99382.

Answer:

• 99391
• 99382 (Correct answer)
• 99392
• 99381