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Opt for E/M if Visit Fails to Meet 99483 Requirements

Published on Wed Sep 16, 2026

Question: The neurologist performs a cognitive assessment for a patient with dementia. What parameters need to be met to report 99483 for this service? Minnesota Subscriber Answer: According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), there are very specific requirements for encounters you code with 99483 (Assessment of and care planning for a patient with cognitive impairment, [...]
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