A physician who is a member of a family practice group treats a patient for a sprained ankle. Two years later, a different physician from the same group practice sees the same patient for a knee injury. According to CPT definitions, this patient would be considered:

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According to CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) definitions, a patient is considered established if they have received any professional services from the physician or another physician of the same specialty and in the same group practice within the past three years. Since the patient was seen by another physician in the same group practice within the past three years, they are considered an established patient.

A Physician Who Is a Member of a Family Practice