What is medical billing code 99212?

99212 is an Evaluation and Management (E/M) Code

Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of an established patient, which requires at least 2 of these 3 key components:

problem focused history

problem focused exam

straightforward decision making

Counseling and/or coordination of care with other providers or agencies are provided consistent with the nature of the presenting problem(s) and the patient's and/or family needs

Usually the presenting probelm(s) are self limited or minor. Physicians typically spend 10 mins face-to-face with the patient and/or family