AAPC - Chapter 19 Review Exam Questions and Answers Graded A

A provider admits Mrs. Smith to the hospital. She is there for five days. The provider sees her each day she's in the hospital. What subcategory of E/M codes would be used for days two, three and four? Subsequent Hospital Care If the pain is sharp, stabbing or dull, what is the component of the History of Present Illness (HPI)? Quality What modifier is used to report an evaluation and management service mandated by a court order? 32 According to CPT® guidelines what is the first step in selecting an evaluation and management code? Determine the category and subcategory Fred is fishing at the local area lake while on vacation. He gets lightheaded and dizzy and goes to the local hospital Emergency Department. He's evaluated by the ED provider. This is the first time he has been to this hospital. What subsection is used to report the ED visit? Emergency Department Services