What Is the Difference Between Code 99151 and Code 99155

question 31

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between code 99151 and code 99155?

• A) The length of time
• B) The physician performing the service
• C) The age of the patient
• D) None of these

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Definitions:

Non-Controlling Interest

A ownership stake in a corporation where the holding gives the investor less than 50% voting power.

Intercompany Profits

Profits derived from transactions between companies within the same group, which may need to be eliminated in consolidated financial statements.

Goodwill

An intangible asset that arises when a business is acquired for more than the fair value of its identifiable net assets; reflects the value of the brand, customer relationships, and reputation.

Parent-Company Extension Method

This method involves the accounting for investments in subsidiaries from the perspective of the parent company, focusing on the extension of the parent company's financial statements to include its interest in subsidiaries.