Dr. Lewis spent 30 minutes with the patient on the final day of hospitalization (at discharge) observing, providing discharge instructions, examining the patient, and educating the patient on medication. What code would the physician submit for this service?

A) 99238
B) 99239
C) 99217
D) 99233


A

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