Question

Choose one (1) of the following cases to assign the proper EM code. Depending on the case you will be assigning the code based on the key components or the time the provider documented. On your initial post do not assign the diagnostic code. Your classmate will do that part. Use the following website to find the E/M codes and the descriptions: Section for new patients. Section for established patients. Cases: Choose one (1) Case 1: Albert was seen by Dr. Charity for the first time because Albert's primary doctor was on vacation. Albert's primary doctor and Dr. Charity both have the same specialty and work in the same physician group. After the completion of the examination. Dr. Charity documented that she spent 15 minutes examining Albert with 10 minutes of that 15 minutes spent counseling and coordinating care for Albert. The first listed diagnosis was hypercholesterolemia.

Answer 1

The E/M code for hypercholestrolemia is E78.00

The E/M coding varies according to the patient visit or consultation, duration of consultation, primary or secondary physician ,counselling (99213)