The physician performed an annual examination on a 47-year-old male new patient with a history of congenital heart disease. What is the correct E&M code?
A)99387
B)99386
C)99396
D)99397

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The correct E&M code is 99386 (Periodic Comprehensive Preventive Medicine, New Patient, 40-64 Years of Age). The patient is new to the physician, so the codes: 99396 and 99397 are incorrect.99396 and 99397 are used for established patients. Furthermore, code 99387 is used for patients at least 65 years old.

The Physician Performed an Annual Examination on a 47-Year-Old Male