A patient needs a work-related examination and it will be performed by the treating physician. What is the correct evaluation and management code for this type of encounter?

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99455 is the correct code for a work related or medical disability evaluation performed by the treating physician.
Code 99444 is incorrect because this code is used for online medical evaluations. Code 99450 is incorrect because this code is for basic life and/or disability examination. 99456 is incorrect because this code is for a work related or medical disability examination by someone other than the treating physician.

A Patient Needs a Work-Related Examination and It Will Be