What is medical procedure code 99285?

Medical procedure CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) code 99285 is used for reporting office or other outpatient visits established patient 15 minutes. This code is typically used when a health care professional, such as a physician or nurse practitioner, provides patient care in an outpatient setting. The 15-minute time frame represents the total time spent by the healthcare professional with the patient, including face-to-face time, medical decision making, and documentation.