Appointment types within multi physician practice

The CPT manual clearly states that a patient who is seen within 3 years by a physician or other physician within the same group is not a new patient. If the one physician from the practice refers the patient to another physician in the practice on the same day, should we then use an established office visit? what if they see the patient on another day? Which modifier, if any should be used to receive payment?

Thank you in advance for any help given !



Appointment types within multi physician practice