Pediatrician M. documents an email conversation with the mother of a 10-month-old girl who is a well-known, established patient, whom Dr. M diagnosed with pertussis fifteen days ago. Patient is responding well to antibiotics, but has developed mild abdominal pain and loose stools this afternoon. Pediatrician M. collects a comprehensive history and performs low medical decision making, recommending a liquid diet to settle the patient's stomach. Mother expresses understanding via email. No clinic visit is recommended by pediatrician G. or requested by the mother. Which of the following reflects the MOST appropriate CPT code for this service?
A. No CPT code should be listed for this non-face-to-face physician service
B. 99442
C. 99443
D. 99444
Question 2
Which of the following BEST defines a nursing facility?
A. Referring to the home or other dwelling in which a person lives and which is the person's legal place of residence; may be a multioccupant building or a private home
B. An inpatient facility that provides a variety of different kinds of healthcare services for patients requiring care on a 24-hour basis
C. E/M services provided by the coordinated care of different healthcare professionals and/or therapistsincluding nursing care; speech, physical, and occupational therapy; and even home aid workers who can provide assistance with light choresfor a patient who is residing in a private home or domiciliary residence
D. The provision of medical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual support by interdisciplinary healthcare and other skilled professionals, specifically for patients who are terminally ill
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