Pediatrician M documents an email conversation with the mother of a four-year-old girl who is a well-known, established patient, whom Dr. M diagnosed with pertussis yesterday afternoon. Patient has developed significant abdominal pain and loose stools this afternoon. Pediatrician M. collects a comprehensive history and performs low medical decision making, recommending an antibiotics taken with
food, eat a bland diet to settle the patient's stomach. Mother expresses understanding via email. No clinic visit is recommended by pediatrician M. or requested by the mother. CPT code: No CPT code should be listed for this non-face-to-face physician service. Which of the following reflects the MOST appropriate CPT code for this service?
A. 99442
B. No CPT code should be listed for this non-face-to-face physician service
C. 99443
D. 99444
B
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