When her daughter's recurrent infection in her right ear does not ...

[ts19998]

When her daughter's recurrent infection in her right ear does not respond to treatment with her regular pediatrician, the mother brings her three-year-old daughter to a new pediatrician for a second opinion about her daughter's recurrent ear infections. The physician documents a comprehensive history, a detailed physical examination, and a medical decision making of moderate complexity, recommending an elective surgery to place tympanostomy tubes in the child's right ear. Which of the following reflects the MOST appropriate CPT code for this service?
 
  A. 99243
  B. 99204
  C. 99214
  D. 99203

Question 2

Which of the following BEST defines a partial hospital setting?
 
  A. A healthcare facility that provide extended healthcare services for patients who require extensive or ongoing care, therapeutic support, or assistance with activities of daily living
  B. A healthcare facility that provide transitional, rehabilitative care for patients who require care and services for a short period of time
  C. A healthcare facility that provides housing for chronically ill patients who require a variety of healthcare services, including nursing care; physical, speech, or occupational therapy; rehabilitation; and other services of care
  D. A healthcare facility that offers intensive therapeutic treatment or support for a patient whose condition does not warrant admission into an inpatient facility; most commonly provides psychiatric and mental healthcare

[Benayers]

Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

D