Coding Quandaries: New Versus Established Patient
Abstract
The instructions for selecting a code for services provided to a new versus an established patient are reviewed in this article. Topics include the following: Codes for new patient services Defining a new patient New versus established in a group practice Multiple services to a new patient
Fields of Study & Subjects
Medical Coding and Health Information
Healthcare Policy and Management
Electronic Health Records Systems
Publication details
- Journal / source
- AAP Pediatric Coding Newsletter
- Volume
- 21
- Issue
- 6
- Pages
- 8–9
- Publication date
- 27 February 2026
- Language
- EN