The E/M section guidelines regarding new and established patients uses the terminology "same practice." Payers consider providers to be in the "same practice" when they use:

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Payers consider providers to be in the "same practice" when they use the same tax ID number. This is because the tax ID number is associated with the legal entity under which the practice operates, making it a key identifier for billing and administrative purposes.

The E/M Section Guidelines Regarding New and Established Patients Uses