A 13-year-old boy suffers a fall on a balance beam and experiences immediate, severe abdominal pain and difficulty breathing. He is taken to the emergency room, where the physician documents a detailed history and physical examination and a medical decision making of moderate complexity. The physician admits the patient into the hospital to rule out diaphragmatic injury. Which of the following
reflects the MOST appropriate CPT code for this service?
A. 99218
B. 99221
C. 99224
D. 99231
B
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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A. uniform B. ensemble C. pairing D. group