The medical documentation reports that an E/M service was provided for a frail 89-year-old woman where she resides, at Sunset Hills Rest Home. The clinician collected a brief HPI, a complete ROS, and a pertinent PFSH

Then the clinician performed a detailed physical examination and medical decision making of moderate complexity. The documentation states that a staff member prepared tea for the clinician and the patient since this was the patient's first visit from the clinician. Which of the following E/M service codes best reflects the documented service? a. 99335
b. 99304
c. 99235
d. 99342


c) 99235

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