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99203 Office outpatient new low 30 minutes

E&M

Also known as: office visit low complexity, established patient follow-up, new patient office visit level 3, low complexity new visit

Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient with low medical decision-making complexity and an expected duration of 30 minutes.

Clinical Context

Used for office visits involving established patients requiring low-complexity medical decision-making such as management of stable chronic conditions or minor acute problems.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU1.60
Practice Expense RVU1.76
Malpractice RVU0.16
Total RVU3.52

Est. Medicare Payment

$117.57

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

Family MedicineInternal MedicinePrimary Care

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CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Data sourced from CMS Physician Fee Schedule RVU26A. Descriptions, synonyms, and clinical context are original content by RVU Edge.