CPT 99211: Office Visit - Established Patient - Minimal
Established patient office visit that may not require the presence of a physician or other qualified health care professional. Usually used for nurse visits.
Documentation Requirements
- Presenting problem or reason for encounter
- Services provided (e.g., vitals, medication administration)
- Supervision by physician or qualified health care professional
- Encounter note signed by clinical staff
Billing Tips
- Does not require face-to-face physician contact
- Commonly used for nurse-only visits (BP checks, injections, dressing changes)
- Minimal or no medical decision making required
- Document clinical staff performing the service and supervising provider
Frequently Asked Questions
When is 99211 appropriate?
99211 is for minimal-complexity visits that may not require a physician, such as nurse BP checks, injection administration, or dressing changes. Scribeable helps document these encounters efficiently with compliant note templates.
Can Scribeable help with 99211 documentation?
Yes, Scribeable generates concise, compliant notes for nurse visits, capturing the presenting problem, services provided, and supervising provider to satisfy 99211 requirements.