cardiopulmonary resuscitation - answer Which CPT service is not considered part of
critical care and can be reported separately?
nursing facility services - answer Which code group is used to report E/M services
provided to patients in a psychiatric residential treatment center?
total length of visit - answer The physician office note states: "counseling visit, 15
minutes counseling in follow up with a patient newly diagnosed with diabetes." If the
physician codes a 99214 visit, which vital piece of documentation is missing to
substantiate this code?
observation/inpatient care services - answer A patient is admitted and discharged
from the hospital on the same day. Which category of E/M services should the physician
use to code these services?
office/other outpatient services - answer When a patient REQUESTS a consultation
from a physician, which category of E/M services should the physician who performed
the service use to code these services?
history - answer Patient is seen by her PCP for headaches. The physician performs
a physical exam, reviews data, and outlines management options. Which of the
following key components is missing from this case?
age of patient - answer Which of the following is a key factor for selecting a correct
code for preventive medicine services?
established patient - answer A patient who has received professional services from
the physician or qualified healthcare professional within the past 3 years (face to face).
chief complaint - answer A concise statement describing the symptom, problem,
condition, diagnosis, a return visit recommended by the physician, or other factor as the
reason for the visit.
history
examination
medical decision making - answer List the 3 key factors in determining the
appropriate E/M code assignment.
counseling
coordination of care
presenting problem