« previous next »

Author Question: The medical documentation states that Dr. Goodtummy has requested the professional opinion of Dr. ... (Read 69 times)

bobbysung

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 519
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

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 357
Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

c) 99242

Answer to Question 2

b) 99232


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The immune system needs 9.5 hours of sleep in total darkness to recharge completely.

Did you know?

One way to reduce acid reflux is to lose two or three pounds. Most people lose weight in the belly area first when they increase exercise, meaning that heartburn can be reduced quickly by this method.

Did you know?

Aspirin may benefit 11 different cancers, including those of the colon, pancreas, lungs, prostate, breasts, and leukemia.

Did you know?

In the United States, congenital cytomegalovirus causes one child to become disabled almost every hour. CMV is the leading preventable viral cause of development disability in newborns. These disabilities include hearing or vision loss, and cerebral palsy.

Did you know?

Many of the drugs used by neuroscientists are derived from toxic plants and venomous animals (such as snakes, spiders, snails, and puffer fish).

Immunization with a vaccine. A healthcare professional is injecting a vaccine into the patient’s arm Immunization with a vaccine. A healthcare professional is injecting a vaccine into the patient’s arm
Medical Alphabet Medical Alphabet
German and Irish Settlement in the Northeastern United States, 1870 German and Irish Settlement in the Northeastern United States, 1870
A medical assistant performs a spirometry test using electronic health record software. A medical assistant performs a spirometry test using electronic health record software.
Power in the United States: The Model Proposed by C. Wright Mills Power in the United States: The Model Proposed by C. Wright Mills
Examples of low and high Entropy states Examples of low and high Entropy states
Video: Activation Energy - Valence Electrons

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library