AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) — Question 120

An established patient is seen in the office for a headache and congestion. A medically appropriate history and exam are documented. The patient was told to take over-the-counter decongestants and Tylenol®.
What CPT® code is reported?

Answer options

• A. 99213
• B. 99214
• C. 99202
• D. 99203

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct CPT® code is 99213, which is used for an established patient visit with a low to moderate level of complexity. The other options, 99214, 99202, and 99203, represent different levels of service that do not accurately reflect the complexity and duration of this particular visit.