The medical documentation states that Dr. Goodtummy has requested the professional opinion of Dr. Longshanks regarding a patient's midback pain. Dr
Goodtummy sees the patient in the clinic office and documents the collection and performance of a detailed history, an expanded problem-focused physical examination, and medical decision making of moderate complexity. Dr. Goodtummy communicates to Dr. Longshanks in the form of a letter, detailing his professional opinion regarding the patient's midback pain. Which of the following E/M service codes best reflects the documented service? a. 99252
b. 99214
c. 99242
d. 99202
c) 99242
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_________ contracts may require that the copayment be paid at the time of the visit and may not allow providers to bill patients at a later time
a. Managed care b. Fee-for-service c. PPO d. PMS
Which of the following lists of assessment findings indicates that a trauma patient may be in compensated shock?
a. Anxious, pulse 104, BP 134/88 mmHg, pale and cool skin b. Slightly confused, pulse 116, BP 90/60 mmHg, warm skin that is flushed c. Confused and anxious, pulse 144, BP 82/palp, cool skin that is mottled d. Confused, pulse 44, BP 110/68, cool and cyanotic skin
You ask about all symptoms on the encounter, but your patient only has a few of them. Which of the following would be the fastest way to document the pertinent negatives for this patient encounter?
What will be an ideal response?
Which characteristic of surgical overhead lights allows the surgeon to differentiate between the colors of arterial and venous blood or subtle color changes in tissues?
a. lightbulbs that give fluorescent light b. lightbulbs that approximate sunlight c. adjustable tracks for repositioning lights d. spot focus with dark center to prevent glaring