An established patient was seen in Dr. Adams’ office due to
pharyngitis, elevation of temperature and dysphagia. Dr. Adams
recorded a history of the duration of symptoms and performed an ENT
examination. The patient was febrile at 101 degrees. The diagnosis
was acute laryngopharyngitis. Penicillin IM was administered and
oral antibiotics were prescribed Dr. Adams recommended the patient
gargle with warm saline every four hours. What is the E&M code
for this visit?
what is the correct E&M code?
Evaluation and Management (E & M) codes are as follows
Doctors office visit, established patient, problem focused- 99212
Fever- R50.81
Acute laryngopharyngitis- J06.0
Pencillin Administered- 96372
An established patient was seen in Dr. Adams’ office due to pharyngitis, elevation of temperature and...
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