CHAPTER 19: EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENT
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
ACCURATE!
, Medical Abbreviations - ANSWER BP - Blood pressure
CC - Chief complaint
HEENT - Head, eyes, ears, nose, throat
h/o - History of
HPI - History of present illness
Hx - History
NAD - No apparent distress
NKDA - No known drug allergies
PE - Physical examination
PERRLA - Pupils equal, round, and reactive to light and accommodation (for example,
normal)
PMH - Past medical history
pt - Patient
R/O - Rule out
ROS - Review of systems
WNL - Within normal limits
Mr. Andrews, a 34-year-old male, visits Dr. Parker's office at the request of Dr. Smith for
a neurological consultation. He presents with complaints of weakness, numbness, and
pain in his left hand and arm. Dr. Parker examines the patient and sends his
recommendations and a written report back to Dr. Smith for the care of the patient.
Which category or subcategory of evaluation and management codes would be
selected for the visit to Dr. Parker?
A.Office visit, new patient
B.Office visit, established patient
C.Outpatient consultation
D.Case management services - ANSWER Answer: C. Outpatient consultation
Rationale: Dr. Smith requests Dr. Parker to see Mr. Andrews for a neurologic
consultation. Dr. Parker evaluates the patient and provides a written report to Dr. Smith
with a recommendation. The requirements for a consultation have been met and an
evaluation and management code from outpatient consultation would be selected.
A mother takes her 2-year-old back to Dr. Denton for an annual well child exam. The
patient has a comprehensive checkup and vaccinations are brought up to date. Which
category or subcategory of evaluation and management codes would be selected for
the well child exam?
A.Office visit, established patient
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100%
ACCURATE!
, Medical Abbreviations - ANSWER BP - Blood pressure
CC - Chief complaint
HEENT - Head, eyes, ears, nose, throat
h/o - History of
HPI - History of present illness
Hx - History
NAD - No apparent distress
NKDA - No known drug allergies
PE - Physical examination
PERRLA - Pupils equal, round, and reactive to light and accommodation (for example,
normal)
PMH - Past medical history
pt - Patient
R/O - Rule out
ROS - Review of systems
WNL - Within normal limits
Mr. Andrews, a 34-year-old male, visits Dr. Parker's office at the request of Dr. Smith for
a neurological consultation. He presents with complaints of weakness, numbness, and
pain in his left hand and arm. Dr. Parker examines the patient and sends his
recommendations and a written report back to Dr. Smith for the care of the patient.
Which category or subcategory of evaluation and management codes would be
selected for the visit to Dr. Parker?
A.Office visit, new patient
B.Office visit, established patient
C.Outpatient consultation
D.Case management services - ANSWER Answer: C. Outpatient consultation
Rationale: Dr. Smith requests Dr. Parker to see Mr. Andrews for a neurologic
consultation. Dr. Parker evaluates the patient and provides a written report to Dr. Smith
with a recommendation. The requirements for a consultation have been met and an
evaluation and management code from outpatient consultation would be selected.
A mother takes her 2-year-old back to Dr. Denton for an annual well child exam. The
patient has a comprehensive checkup and vaccinations are brought up to date. Which
category or subcategory of evaluation and management codes would be selected for
the well child exam?
A.Office visit, established patient
