99202 Insurance Policy Changes

CPT 99202, in plain terms, covers A doctor's office visit for a new patient that takes about 15 minutes. CPT 99202 is referenced in 42 tracked payer policy changes from NC Medicaid - NCDHHS, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island, and 19 other payers. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 99202 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.

Official descriptor: CPT 99202 on AAPC