Question

One hour and five minutes of advance care planning would be reported with two codes. One of those codes is _____.

Answer 1

Answer:

99497 and 99498

Explanation:

99497: Advance care planning including the explanation and discussion of advance directives such as standard forms with completion of such forms, when performed), by the physician or other qualified health professional; first 30 minutes, face- to-face with the patient, family member(s) and/or surrogate.

99498: Each additional 30 minutes (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure.)