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bobbysung

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on: Jun 27, 2018
The medical documentation states that Dr. Goodtummy has requested the professional opinion of Dr. Longshanks regarding a patient's midback pain. Dr.
 
  Goodtummy sees the patient in the clinic office and documents the collection and performance of a detailed history, an expanded problem-focused physical examination, and medical decision making of moderate complexity. Dr. Goodtummy communicates to Dr. Longshanks in the form of a letter, detailing his professional opinion regarding the patient's midback pain. Which of the following E/M service codes best reflects the documented service? a. 99252
  b. 99214
  c. 99242
  d. 99202

Question 2

The medical documentation records that, 2 days after presenting to the hospital after being pushed down the stairs by her boyfriend, the patient is beginning to eat and has slept through the night.
 
  During the course of the day, an expanded problem-focused physical examination is performed, as well as medical decision making of moderate complexity. Which of the following E/M service codes best reflects the documented service? a. 99221
  b. 99232
  c. 99218
  d. 99283


Swizqar

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

c) 99242

Answer to Question 2

b) 99232


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