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Primary Care Coding:

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Published on Mon May 11, 2026

Question: I’m relatively new to coding. How should I code the following visit?: Chief complaint: 42-year-old patient complaining of shortness of breath, chronic cough x 6 months, coughing up green mucous. Review of systems is as follows: Respiratory: Chronic cough and shortness of breath after coughing. Denies wheezing. Gastrointestinal: Occasional acid reflux, managed with Prilosec PRN. Integumentary: Ongoing issues with [...]
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