Question

Identify the three factors that determine which E&M services a particular encounter fall under:

1: type of service

2: place of service

3:patient status

Case Three Jamal Flair was exercising at the gym when he experienced sudden acute shortness of breath. The gym manager called an ambulance and Jamal was admitted due to status asthmaticus. Jamal was discharged two days later. You will earn full credit on your initial post by identifying al three factors and terms that assisted in your decision, even if you were incorrect. You will earn full credit in your reply post even if you assigned the incorrect ICD-10-CM code. Remember if you post both the initial and reply on the due date, an automatic two-points will be deducted This discussion post assesses the following: CAAHEP: MacBook Air

Answer 1

ANSWER

    1. Type of service.

                  * Type of service in the case of this patient is Admission

                     because he admitted due to status asthmaticus.

   2. Place of service

                  * Place of service is emergency department in the hospital.

    3. Patient status.

                 * Patient lives in the hospital for treatment so he is an Inpatient.