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99242 Off/outpatient consltj new/established sf 20

E&M

Also known as: office consultation, specialist consult, brief consultation, office consult level 2

Office or other outpatient consultations for a new or established patient with straightforward medical decision-making complexity and an expected time of 20 minutes.

Clinical Context

Used for office-based consultation by a physician who is requested to evaluate and provide recommendations on specific problems or conditions for new or established patients with straightforward complexity.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU1.08
Practice Expense RVU1.10
Malpractice RVU0.07
Total RVU2.25

Est. Medicare Payment

$75.15

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

Specialties

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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.