A physician returns a call to a patient who needs clarification about instructions for taking a medication prescribed during an office visit ten days ago. Medical discussion was 8 minutes in duration, and the physician confirmed that the patient would be seen in the office in 2 weeks. Report code _____.
a. 99211
b. 99441
c. 99442
d. 99443
Question 2
Dr. Lewis treated an established patient in the office who complained of a 3-month history of fatigue and weight loss. Comprehensive history and exam were performed; medical decision making was of high complexity. Report code _____.
a. 99205
b. 99215
c. 99223
d. 99236
Nurse-patient interaction; nonverbal communication
Sublingual medication administration. Photograph of a male patient placing a nitroglycerine tablet u
Providing patient education
Patient registration form.
Pneumonia patient’s chest x-ray. Note the irregular areas of density.