During a patient's recovery after a total knee replacement, the 68-year-old man presented to his primary care physician because he had not passed a bowel movement for 3 days, and the patient complained of significant lower abdominal pain
According to the patient's records, the patient had been taking oxycodone. During the expanded problem-focused physical examination performed by the primary care physician, the patient was found to be quite dehydrated, and when asked to get on the exam table, the patient experienced significant orthostatic hypotension and syncope. The primary care physician contacted the North Hills Nursing Home and requested an admission. During the course of the admission, which lasted a good portion of the day with several clinical encounters, the physician collected a comprehensive history, performed a detailed physical examination, and made medical decisions of moderate complexity. Which of the following E/M service codes best reflects the documented service? a. 99221
b. 99305
c. 99310
d. 99215
b) 99305
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