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On the second day of admission in the hospital, Dr. X performs a comprehensive physical examination on a patient with COPD with bronchitis who has begun to show signs of cyanosis in her lips and extremities, as well as chest pain. Dr. X documents 95 minutes of direct patient care, including review of current diagnostic imaging, laboratory results, and high medical decision regarding the chronic illness with severe progression. Which of the following reflects the MOST appropriate CPT code for this service?
 
  A. 99233 and 99356
  B. 99233 and 99355
  C. 99233 and 99354
  D. 99233

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What is a chest compression?
 
  A. The manual establishment of the functions of heart and lungs after a sudden cessation of normal cardiac or respiratory function
  B. The manual application of pressure to the chest for the purpose of restoring heart function; most often associated with cardiopulmonary resuscitation
  C. Five different assessments performed at the time of birth that determine the patient's blood flow, heart rate, respiratory function, and neurologic function
  D. An abnormal opening that is surgically created to allow the release of feces from the body via an opening other than the anus


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

D

Answer to Question 2

B


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Reply 2 on: Jun 27, 2018
:D TYSM

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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