CPT Code 99387: Preventive Visit, New Patient, Age 65 and Older

Preventive medicine services focus on routine screenings and counseling for disease prevention, while office visits address specific health concerns or symptoms.

An annual wellness visit focuses on creating a personalized prevention plan and assessing health risks without a physical exam, while a preventive physical exam includes a full physical assessment and age-appropriate screenings.

CPT code 99387 is for an initial comprehensive preventive medicine evaluation and management of a new patient aged 65 years and older.