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What is the correct ICD-10-CM code for a 30-year-old obese patient with a BMI of 32.5?

In ICD-10-CM, codes for Factors Influencing Health Status and Contact with Health Services begin with which letter?

A patient on estrogen replacement therapy (ERT) receives a DXA study of the hips. Per CPT® which code is reported for the bone density study?

What information is required to accurately code osteoarthritis in ICD-10-CM?

A patient was admitted to observation status after losing control and crashing his motorcycle into the guardrail on the highway. A CT scan of the brain without contrast and the chest is performed. It revealed a fracture of the skull base with no hemorrhage in the brain. There was no puncture of the lungs. Three views of the right and left sides of the ribcage reveal fractures of the left third and fifth rib. What CPT® and ICD-10-CM codes are reported?

What is the ICD-10-CM code for UTI?

A 75-year-old established patient sees his regular primary care provider for a physical screening prior to joining a group home. He has no new complaints. The patient has an established diagnosis of cerebral palsy and type 2 diabetes and is currently on his meds. A comprehensive history and examination are performed. The provider counsels the patient on the importance of taking his medication and gives him a prescription for refills. Blood work was ordered. PPD was done and flu vaccine given. Patient already had a vision exam. No abnormal historical facts or finding are noted. What CPT® code is reported?

Catheter advanced from the right femoral vein into the left and right pulmonary artery. The catheter was further negotiated into the right lung lower lobe. Pulmonary angiography performed in all locations including radiologic supervision and interpretation. What CPT® codes are reported?

The provider saw an established patient in his office and decided to admit an 18-month-old infant to the hospital from his office to rule out sepsis. The infant is crying inconsolably. He has a large amount of gas in his bowel, no hematochezia associated with it. The provider documented two distinct notes and saw the patient in the office and in the hospital. A medically appropriate history and exam were documented in both settings. In the hospital, the provider ordered a CBC, EKG and chest x-ray and started the patient on antibiotics. If cultures are negative and the patient remains afebrile for 48 hours, the infant will be discharged home. According to the CPT® E/M guidelines, what CPT® code is reported for this visit?

What is the ICD-10-CM code for chest pain?