New patient office visit, straightforward — about 15-29 minutes
Billing education
Medical Billing Education
Medical bills are full of codes, abbreviations, and charges that don't always make sense. We help you read them with confidence.
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Updated for the 2026 CPT code set — including the telemedicine E&M codes.
New patient office visit, low complexity — about 30-44 minutes
New patient office visit, moderate complexity — about 45-59 minutes
New patient office visit, high complexity — about 60-74 minutes
Established patient visit that may not require a physician (e.g. nurse blood pressure check)
Established patient office visit, straightforward — about 10-19 minutes
Established patient office visit, low complexity — about 20-29 minutes
Established patient office visit, moderate complexity — about 30-39 minutes
Common upcoding target. A short, simple visit usually should not be billed at this level.
Established patient office visit, high complexity — about 40-54 minutes
ER visit that may not require a physician — minimal presenting problem
ER visit, low complexity
ER visit, moderate complexity
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CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Descriptions here are plain-language summaries for patient education, not official AMA code text, and are not billing or medical advice.
