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clmills979

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17-year-old patient who has been treated for a cheerleading related back injury presents to family physician for assessment prior to resuming cheerleading practice. Physician documents a detailed history and examination that are specifically related to the patient's back injury and the patient's treatment plan. Medical decision-making includes physical therapy exercises to increase prevention of future recurrence. Physician completes all necessary paperwork required by school athletic department before patient can return to cheerleading practice. Which of the following reflects the MOST appropriate CPT code for this service?
 
  A. 99456
  B. 99450
  C. 99455
  D. 99394

Question 2

Patient B is terminally ill and receiving hospice care. Dr. K supervises all of the care provided to patient B and his family members during the final month of life, including review of patient status, nursing notes, as well as communication and counseling of the patient's family. A total of 35 minutes of supervisory care for patient B is documented by Dr. K during which patient B was not present. Which of the following reflects the MOST appropriate CPT code for this service?
 
  A. 99377
  B. 99379
  C. 99378
  D. 99375



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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

C



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