As of
January 1, 2021, there are new, deleted and replacement codes. Below is a list
of codes that have been deleted and the replacement codes. Please go to https://www.aapc.com/evaluation-management/em-codes-changes-2021.aspx
for a
complete list of new, deleted and replacement codes. Please ensure that all
claims billed on or after January 1, 2021 do not contain any deleted codes. Check
your workable claims queue to address and correct any coding related issues.
Added Codes:
92650- Auditory
evoked potentials; screening of auditory potential with broadband stimuli,
automated analysis
92651- Auditory
evoked potentials; for hearing status determination, broadband stimuli, with
interpretation and report
92652- Auditory
evoked potentials; for threshold estimation at multiple frequencies, with
interpretation and report
92653- Auditory
evoked potentials; neurodiagnostic, with interpretation and report
Deleted Codes:
92585-
Auditory evoked
potentials for evoked response audiometry and/or testing of
the central
nervous system; comprehensive
92586- Auditory evoked
potentials for evoked response audiometry and/or testing of
the central
nervous system; limited
99201- Office
or other outpatient visit
for the evaluation and management of a new patient,
which requires these 3 key components: A problem focused history; A problem focused examination;
Straightforward medical decision
making. Counseling and/or coordination of care with
other physicians, other qualified health care professionals,
or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the problem(s) and
the patient's
and/or family's
needs. Usually, the presenting problem(s) are self limited or minor.
Typically, 10 minutes are spent face-to-face with
the patient and/or family.