A 3-day-old neonate undergoes intensive observation during ...

[luminitza]

A 3-day-old neonate undergoes intensive observation during indomethacin IV therapy for patent ductus arteriosus. Patient's present weight is 3900 grams. Two days of intensive neonatal observation are reported.
 
  Which of the following best reflects the services provided? a. Inpatient neonatal and pediatric critical care
  b. Critical care
  c. Initial and continuing intensive care services
  d. Newborn care services

Question 2

Patient is a 12-year-old boy who is 4 months status post colorectal repair after sustaining massive rectal, perineal, and testicular wounds from falling backwards onto the silverware basket of an open dishwasher.
 
  Injuries included traumatic puncture wounds caused by forks, as well as penetrating injuries caused by both table knives and steak knives. Colorectal repair included colostomy. Patient's mother has requested an office visit tomorrow to ensure the patient's complete understanding of the care and precautions required. Mother also wishes to ensure the continued recovery of the patient, since the patient wishes to return to soccer practice. More than 60 minutes are spent in extensive review of radiograph images and discussion with pediatrician cardiology and gastroenterology surgeons in preparation for tomorrow's visit in my clinic. Which of the following best reflects the E/M service provided? a. Physician standby services
  b. Prolonged physician service without direct patient contact
  c. Prolonged physician service with direct patient contact
  d. Critical care

[dreamfighter72]

Answer to Question 1

c) Initial and continuing intensive care services

Answer to Question 2

b) Prolonged physician service without direct patient contact

[luminitza]

TYSM

[scottmt]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it