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Jun 9th, 2009 - mfoster
Considered new patient
If patient has not been seen in the practice within the last three years, is the rule still that they would be considered a new patient ?
Jun 9th, 2009 -
yes
That rule has not changed...yet
Jun 9th, 2009 - nmaguire 2,606
New Patient
If the patient has not been seen in your practice, like specialty, within a 3 year time period, it is a new patient encounter.
Jun 12th, 2009 - Codapedia Editor 1,399
New Patient
There's a great chart in the front of the CPT book to help with his question.
And, our entry on codapedia
http://www.codapedia.com/~article_55_.cfm