Pediatrician M. documents an email conversation with the mother of a 10-month-old girl who is a well-known, established patient, whom Dr. M diagnosed with pertussis fifteen days ago. Patient is responding well to antibiotics, but has developed mild abdominal pain and loose stools this afternoon. Pediatrician M. collects a comprehensive history and performs low medical decision making,
recommending a liquid diet to settle the patient's stomach. Mother expresses understanding via email. No clinic visit is recommended by pediatrician G. or requested by the mother. Which of the following reflects the MOST appropriate CPT code for this service?
A. No CPT code should be listed for this non-face-to-face physician service
B. 99442
C. 99443
D. 99444
D
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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A. systemic circulation. B. pulmonary circulation. C. central circulation. D. coronary circulation.
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A) typically presents as pulseless atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter. B) is most often caused by an electrical current stronger than 1 ampere. C) may occur secondarily from hypoxia or as a direct result of the shock. D) is typically of short duration and is often reversed with 2 minutes of CPR.