99315 Insurance Policy Changes

CPT 99315, in plain terms, covers A doctor's brief visit to manage a patient being discharged from the hospital, lasting thirty minutes or less. CPT 99315 is referenced in 7 tracked payer policy changes from Maryland Medicaid, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, and 3 other payers. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 99315 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.

Official descriptor: CPT 99315 on AAPC