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A 79-year-old patient has recently moved from out of state to live closer to his adult children and grandchildren and is admitted into Fair Meadows Rest Home. During the first hour in the facility, the physician documents a detailed history, expanded problem focused physical examination, and medical decision making of moderate complexity during a 50-minute interview with the patient, the patient's adult children in counseling and coordination of care. Which of the following reflects the MOST appropriate CPT code for this service?
 
  A. 99325
  B. 99335
  C. 99326
  D. 99326

Question 2

Which of the following BEST defines supervising physician?
 
  A. Specific physician who may not be the only clinician involved in the observation of this patient, but who is responsible for the observation service provided for the patient
  B. The term used to identify the physician who has provided no consultation services for a specific patient, and accepts primary responsibility for some or all of this specific patient's care from another physician who had previously provided primary care for a specific presenting problem or the patient's entire care
  C. The physician responsible for completion of documentation specific to the hospital inpatient setting, including documentation intended to facilitate coordination of care with other physicians, nurses, and any other clinical staff who will provide care and treatment for the patient
  D. An individual who receives the benefit of a service or program; most commonly used in reference to private, state, and federal health and/or medical insurance policies



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A



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