Explain what the initial preventive E/M codes are used to report.

What will be an ideal response?


The initial preventive E/M codes are used to report the preventive medicine evaluation and management of infants, children, adolescents, and adults, which include counseling/anticipatory guidance/risk factor reduction interventions which are provided at the time of the initial or periodic comprehensive preventive medicine examination.

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An MS-DRG is a refined DRG that includes

a. patient severity b. costs incurred in treating a patient c. adjustment for treating patients on Medicaid d. adjustment for readmissions within 30 days of discharge

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The physical examination of a neonate with RSV will often reveal all of the following EXCEPT:

a. change in point of maximum impulse (PMI). b. excessive secretions. c. expiratory grunting. d. cyanosis.

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Vitiligo of the right lower eyelid and periocular area is represented by which ICD-10-CM code?

a. H02.73 b. H02.731 c. H02.732 d. H02.739

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