Which CPT code describes an established patient re-exam at Level 2 - straightforward, minimal 10-19 minutes?

• A. 99212
• B. 99213
• C. 99214
• D. 99202

Answer: (A)

In this case the key idea is matching the encounter’s time and complexity to the correct established-patient office visit level. For established patients, CPT codes 99211–99215 are used, with the level chosen based on the amount of face-to-face time and the medical decision making. A Level 2 established-patient visit corresponds to about 10–19 minutes of direct patient contact and a straightforward, minimal amount of complexity. That aligns with a re-exam that is brief and uncomplicated, making the code that represents 10–19 minutes the best fit. The other options would imply longer time or a different patient status: a Level 3 visit would require more time or higher complexity, Level 4 would be longer still, and a new-patient code would apply to a patient without prior visits, which isn’t the scenario here.