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Office Visit Date of service: 9/28/20 Date of last treatment…

Office Visit Date of service: 9/28/20 Date of last treatment: 8/3/18The patient is seen for a chief complaint of shortness of breath and fatigue. The physician documents a medically appropriate history and examination. The problem is one undiagnosed new problem with uncertain prognosis. The physician ordered three unique tests with moderate risk. What is the correct E/M code for this service?

Office Visit Date of service: 1/3/21Date of last treatment:…

Office Visit Date of service: 1/3/21Date of last treatment: 2/12/19The patient was seen for a cough and sore throat. The physician performed a medically appropriate history and physician and established an impression and plan. The physician documents a 15-minute visit. What is the correct E/M code for this service?

A new patient was seen in the physician’s office for a rash…

A new patient was seen in the physician’s office for a rash across the lower back. The physician performed a medically appropriate history and examination, assessment and plan that includes a prescription. The time is documented as 35 minutes. What is the appropriate E/M service code? 99203 – New patient, Medically appropriate history and/or examination, Straightforward MDM, and 30-44 minutes spent with the patient 99202 – New patient, Medically appropriate history and/or examination, Straightforward MDM, and 15-29 minutes spent with the patient 99212 – Established patient, Medically appropriate history and/or exam, Low MDM, and 10-19 minutes spent with the patient 99213 – Established patient, Medically appropriate history and/or exam, Low MDM, and 20-29 minutes spent with the patient