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    Wiki MDM for Removal of NG Tube--E/M Leveling

    I am currently coding an Inpatient stay and I was wondering where everyone is putting the removal of a NG Tube for the level of MDM (Low MDM or Moderate MDM) for Determining the Risk of Complications and/ or Morbidity or Mortality of Patient Management.
    • amwittler
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    • leveling mdm patient management removal of ng tube
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    • Forum: E/M
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    Wiki Psych Clinic- Number and Complexity of Problems Addressed

    I am new to coding for psych providers and I was wondering if I could get some guidance on determining the number and complexity of problems addressed. What happens when a patient has anxiety and depression that is managed by meds? Would that be a 99213 (low presenting problem) or 99214...
    • amwittler
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    • anixety depression e/m coding leveling presenting problem psych
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: E/M
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    Wiki Prescription/leveling help

    Hi everyone, If a provider is seeing a patient for a self-limited problem (level 2) with minimal MDM and orders a refill-prescription drug management (level 4) would the E/M be a 99212 or a 99213? I am having difficulty deciding the best way to level the visit. Thank you
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    Wiki 99221 or 99223????/Neuro Inp Consult

    HPI comp PFSH Comp ROS Comp Exam GA no acute distress HEENT mucus membranes moist, no conjunctival injection Fundoscopic exam-optic disc sharp on L, unable to see R CARDIO carotids-no bruit Heart-regular rate and rhythm+cardiac friction rub, no murmurs or...
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    Wiki Consult/Hospital Visit/Subsequent ???

    For inpatient neurology consult coding. HPI ROS PFMSH EXM MDM My question is that there is also a Neuro Exam which consist of Gen app-(1), Vitals 3 vitals (1), Fundus (optic disc exam (1), CV (pulses, bruits, or auscultation of heart (one point Maximum), Mental status (5), CN (8), Tone...
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    Wiki E/M Leveling

    When coding for outpatient physician visits do i consider the diagnosis Z23-incounter for immunization as a diagnosis for the overall leveling of the e/m code??
    • Ajones2015
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    • diagnosis e/m immunizations leveling physician
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: E/M
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