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anjilletteb

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A service NOT included in the surgical package code would be:
 
  evaluating the patient in the postanesthesia recovery room.
  immediate postoperative care, including talking with the patient's family.
  surgical complications or the presence of other diseases requiring additional services.
  one related evaluation and management (E/M) encounter on the date immediately prior to the date of the procedure.

Question 2

To bill for the services of a physical therapist, the necessary CPT codes would be found in the:
 
  Evaluation and Management section.
 
  Surgical section.
 
  Pathology and Laboratory section.
 
  Medicine section.


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Answer to Question 1

Answer: surgical complications or the presence of other diseases requiring additional services.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: Medicine section.



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