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joe

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on: Jun 27, 2018
Patient presents with shortness of breath and wheezing. Upon taking an expanded problem focused history and exam, the physician determines the patient is having an acute asthmatic attack and administers a nebulizer treatment. The codes for this scenario are:
 A) 99213-25, 94640
  B) 99213, 94640
  C) 99213-25, 94640-25
  D) 99213, 94640-25

Question 2

OIG continues to watch this modifier closely for abuse.


Carliemb17

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

A

Answer to Question 2

-25


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