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99211 Off/outpatient established may x req phy/qhp

E&M

Also known as: nurse visit, established visit minimal, may not require physician, established patient office visit level 1, minimal visit

Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient that may not require the presence of a physician or qualified health professional. This visit involves minimal medical decision-making.

Clinical Context

Used for brief established patient office visits that can be conducted by nursing or clinical staff, such as vital signs monitoring, medication refills, or simple follow-up questions.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU0.18
Practice Expense RVU0.54
Malpractice RVU0.01
Total RVU0.73

Est. Medicare Payment

$24.38

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

Specialties

Primary CareFamily MedicineInternal Medicine

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