CPT 99395: Preventive Visit, Established Patient, Age 18-39
Periodic comprehensive preventive medicine reevaluation and management of an established patient, age 18 through 39 years.
Why CPT 99395 Claims Get Denied
Claims billed under CPT 99395 are frequently denied or downcoded for the following reasons. Understanding these patterns helps your practice reduce denial rates and recover revenue faster.
Frequency limit of one per benefit year exceeded
Problem visit bundled without modifier 25
Incorrect diagnosis code for preventive encounter
Plan requires calendar year spacing
Billing Tips for CPT 99395
Under the ACA, annual preventive visits must be covered without cost sharing. Use Z00.00 or Z00.01 diagnosis code. Bill separately for any labs, screenings, or problem-focused E/M services.
Documentation Requirements
To support a clean claim for CPT 99395, your clinical documentation should include:
Updated personal and family history
Complete physical examination
Age-appropriate screening recommendations
Counseling on health behaviors
Risk factor assessment
Immunization review
Common Modifiers for CPT 99395
Reduce CPT 99395 Denials by 60%
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