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Charlie

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A patient is seen in her physician's office because of severe migraine and nausea. He has seen her in the recent past for the same condition. Physician decides to admit her to observation, treat her with Demerol and Phenergan, and do some blood work and CT of the head. What codes would be reported?
 A) 99213, 99219
  B) 99221
  C) 99202, 99218
  D) 99218

Question 2

Dr. Lewis spent 30 minutes with the patient on the final day of hospitalization (at discharge) observing, providing discharge instructions, examining the patient, and educating the patient on medication. What code would the physician submit for this service?
 A) 99238
  B) 99239
  C) 99217
  D) 99233


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Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

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Charlie

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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Wow, this really help

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