What is billing code 99241?

Billing code 99241 is part of the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) system used by healthcare providers to categorize office or other outpatient visits. Specifically, it designates a low-complexity evaluation and management (E/M) service for established patients, typically requiring a problem-focused history, examination, and medical decision-making. This code is generally associated with visits that take about 15-29 minutes of total time spent on the encounter. However, it has been phased out in 2021 and replaced by other codes reflecting changes in E/M guidelines.