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    Wiki Acute Appendicitis-- Pt presents to ER

    What level of MDM are coders counting Acute appendicitis at for Number and Complexity of Problems Addressed? These pts are presenting to the ER and the pts almost always end up going to surgery the same day. I know 2 of 3 elements of MDM are required in order get a level , but I am currently...
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    • acute appendicitis mdm presenting problem
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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
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    • Forum: E/M
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