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stephzh

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A patient presents to the hospital for radiologic testing accompanied by her husband of 45 years. Before she can complete the paperwork for the radiology department, she loses consciousness and is admitted into the hospital. Through an in-depth interview with the patient's husband, the physician collects a comprehensive history, and documents a detailed physical examination, and a medical decision making of moderate complexity. The physician provides 50 minutes of counseling for the husband, as well as coordination of care for the patient's care. Which of the following reflects the MOST appropriate CPT code for this service?
 
  A. 99233
  B. 99284
  C. 99222
  D. 99253

Question 2

The physician sees a patient for an urgently scheduled follow up visit in the clinic. Documentation reflects a detailed history, a detailed physical examination, the medical decision making indicates that, in addition to 25 minutes of counseling, and coordination of care, the physician reviewed laboratory results and prescribed antibiotics. Which of the following reflects the MOST appropriate CPT code for this service?
 
  A. 99203
  B. 99214
  C. 99204
  D. 99213


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

C

Answer to Question 2

B


stephzh

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Reply #2 on: Jun 27, 2018
Correct answers!


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