Which of the following BEST defines nonface-to-face physician E/M services?
A. Any healthcare professional who is not a physician
B. Any provided services between a physician and an established patient that, unlike any other E/M service, does not occur face to face between the patient and the physician, but over the phone or via the Internet
C. Healthcare professionals who have education, experience, and expertise to legally practice medicine; includes a wide range of professionals, such as physicians; nurses; physical, occupational, or speech therapists; nutritionists; and more
D. The management and/or coordination of any multifaceted or multidisciplinary treatment plans for a patient's healthcare; requires the participation of the supervising physician
Question 2
Pediatrician M documents an email conversation with the mother of a four-year-old girl who is a well-known, established patient, whom Dr. M diagnosed with pertussis yesterday afternoon. Patient has developed significant abdominal pain and loose stools this afternoon. Pediatrician M. collects a comprehensive history and performs low medical decision making, recommending an antibiotics taken with food, eat a bland diet to settle the patient's stomach. Mother expresses understanding via email. No clinic visit is recommended by pediatrician M. or requested by the mother. CPT code: No CPT code should be listed for this non-face-to-face physician service. Which of the following reflects the MOST appropriate CPT code for this service?
A. 99442
B. No CPT code should be listed for this non-face-to-face physician service
C. 99443
D. 99444
Bones of the Face and Skull (Lateral View)
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Medical assistants perform many functions in a physician's office or a clinic.
An emergency department physician at work
The physician uses auscultation to listen to a patient’s heart.
Major muscles of the face and head.