AAPC Evaluation and Management TEST QUESTIONS CORRECTRY ANSWERED LATEST UPDATE 2023

AAPC Evaluation and Management TEST QUESTIONS CORRECTRY ANSWERED LATEST UPDATE 2023 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? - ANSWER 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. During a soccer game, Ashley, a 26-year-old female, heard a popping sound in her knee. Her knee has been unstable since the incident and she decided to consult an orthopedist. She visits Dr. Howard, an orthopedist she has not seen before, to evaluate her knee pain. Dr. Howard's diagnosis is a torn ACL. From what category or subcategory of evaluation and management code would be selected for the visit to Dr. Howard? - ANSWER Office visit, new patient Rationale: Consultations performed at the request of a patient are coded using office visit codes. Because the patient has not seen Dr. Howard before, this would be considered a new patient visit. Emergency Department A 47 year-old white male presents to the emergency department after the four-wheeler he was operating struck a ditch and rapidly came to a halt. This threw him against the windshield where he struck the mid part of his face and lower lip. This resulted in lip and chin lacerations. He is evaluated by Dr. Jones and a CT scan suggests a hyper dense abnormality within the brain. A bleed could not be ruled out and an inpatient hospital admission is recommended. His past history includes previous tonsillectomy, previous hospital admission for a syncopal episode associated with pain in the groin area, and hypercholesterolemia. He has no known allergies. His current medications are Zocor® and Accutane®. He is a non-smoker and a moderate drinker of alcohol. The review of systems is negative for nausea, vomiting, blurred vision, or headache. - ANSWER Expanded problem focused Established patient CHIEF COMPLAINT: Fever. PRESENT ILLNESS: The patient is a 2 year 3 month-old female with less than 1 day of a high fever with decreased appetite. There has been no vomiting or diarrhea. Parents are unaware of any cough. Tylenol has been given which reduced the fever. PAST MEDICAL HISTORY: Otherwise negative. CURRENT MEDICATIONS; Tylenol® 160 mg q.4 h. per infant Tylenol® drops. ALLERGIES; NONE. IMMUNIZATIONS: Up to date. REVIEW OF SYSTEMS: As per HPI. Rest of review of systems reviewed and negative. PERSONAL, FAMILY, SOCIAL HISTORY: The patient is not exposed to secondhand cigarette smoke. - ANSWER Comprehensive Physical Exam: GENERAL: His physical exam shows an intubated male. He is at times somewhat combative. There is a brace on the right shoulder. SKIN: His skin is warm and dry. No rashes, ulcers or lesions. LUNGS: The lungs are di