AAPC - Chapter 19 Practical Applications Exam with Complete Solutions

AAPC - Chapter 19 Practical Applications Exam with Complete Solutions CASE 1 The patient is a 32 year-old male here for the first time. (New patient.) Chief Complaint: Left knee area is bothersome,(Chief complaint.) painful moderate severity.(HPI: Severity) The patient also notes swelling (HPI: Associated Signs & Symptoms) in the knee area,(HPI: Location) limited ambulation,(HPI: Severity again (not counted twice)) and inability to perform physical activities such as sports or exercises. The patient first noticed symptoms approximately 4 months ago. (HPI: Duration) Problem occurred spontaneously. Problem is sporadic.(HPI: Timing) Patient has been prescribed hydrocodone and meloxicam. Patient has had temporary pain relief with the medications. The meloxicam has caused digestion problems so patient has avoided using it. (HPI: Modifying factors and their affects.) Past Medical History: Patient denies any past medical problems. Surgeries: Patient has undergone surgery on the appendix. ANSWER 99203 M65.162 M24.562 CASE 2 Established patient Chief complaint: thoracic spine pain