Evaluation and Management: Office or Other Outpatient Services, Code 99211 for Office Visit Performed by Nurse

 CPT Assistant, January 2021, Volume 31, Issue 1, page 12

Question:

Regarding the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) 2021 code set, will code 99211 be available to report an office visit performed by a nurse?

Answer:

Yes, CPT code 99211, Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, that may not require the presence of a physician or other qualified health care professional. Usually, the presenting problem(s) are minimal, will still be available for reporting an office visit performed by a nurse or clinical staff in 2021, which is evidenced by this statement in the code descriptor, "the presence of a physician or other qualified health care professional may not be required."