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Identify Correct EEG Code

Published on Mon Aug 12, 2019

Question: The physician saw a patient he operated on six months ago for a brain cyst. The patient came in today complaining of headaches. The physician performed a problem-focused history and an expanded problem-focused exam. The notes indicated low-complexity medical decision-making (MDM). Then, the physician conducted an awake/asleep electroencephalogram (EEG) that lasted about 30 minutes. Which CPT® codes should we [...]
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