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Does analysis of data (EkG, CXR, DEXA) reduce the intensity of physical examination needed to qualify for the higher code for the established patient follow up office visit?

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Does analysis of data (EkG, CXR, DEXA) reduce the intensity of physical examination needed to qualify for the higher code for the established patient follow up office visit?

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As an established patient visit requires only two out of three components for a level of service qualification, the lower physical exam would not drop the level of service if the medical decision making and history were higher level.