This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: A patient is seen in her physician's office because of severe migraine and nausea. He has seen her ... (Read 24 times)

Charlie

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 640
on: Jun 27, 2018
A patient is seen in her physician's office because of severe migraine and nausea. He has seen her in the recent past for the same condition. Physician decides to admit her to observation, treat her with Demerol and Phenergan, and do some blood work and CT of the head. What codes would be reported?
 A) 99213, 99219
  B) 99221
  C) 99202, 99218
  D) 99218

Question 2

Dr. Lewis spent 30 minutes with the patient on the final day of hospitalization (at discharge) observing, providing discharge instructions, examining the patient, and educating the patient on medication. What code would the physician submit for this service?
 A) 99238
  B) 99239
  C) 99217
  D) 99233


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

Liddy

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 342
Reply #1 on: Jun 27, 2018
Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

A


Charlie

  • Member
  • Posts: 640
Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
:D TYSM

upturnedfurball

  • Member
  • Posts: 334
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

IgA antibodies protect body surfaces exposed to outside foreign substances. IgG antibodies are found in all body fluids. IgM antibodies are the first type of antibody made in response to an infection. IgE antibody levels are often high in people with allergies. IgD antibodies are found in tissues lining the abdomen and chest.

Did you know?

Adults are resistant to the bacterium that causes Botulism. These bacteria thrive in honey – therefore, honey should never be given to infants since their immune systems are not yet resistant.

Did you know?

Approximately 25% of all reported medication errors result from some kind of name confusion.

Did you know?

Nearly 31 million adults in America have a total cholesterol level that is more than 240 mg per dL.

Did you know?

Every 10 seconds, a person in the United States goes to the emergency room complaining of head pain. About 1.2 million visits are for acute migraine attacks.

Lumbar puncture. Abbreviated LP, the lumbar puncture is a common procedure that withdraws cerebrospi Lumbar puncture. Abbreviated LP, the lumbar puncture is a common procedure that withdraws cerebrospi
A physician is performing a colonoscopy on a client and viewing the internal structures of the colon A physician is performing a colonoscopy on a client and viewing the internal structures of the colon
Patient's forearm supported in bed Patient's forearm supported in bed
Patient teaching: male genetalia assessment Patient teaching: male genetalia assessment
The patient's signature on the informed consent form indicates that the patient understands the The patient's signature on the informed consent form indicates that the patient understands the
A medical assistant listening to the patient and physician discuss the patient's care. A medical assistant listening to the patient and physician discuss the patient's care.
Video: Oogenesis Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library