Question 1
An established patient presents to her internist for follow-up of hypertension and type 2 diabetes. The physician documents a problem-focused history, examines the patient, reviews her home glucose log and home BP readings, refills two prescriptions, and orders a basic metabolic panel. Total time: 22 minutes. Using 2021 outpatient E/M guidelines based on MDM, what is the most appropriate code?
Correct Answer:
99214
Question 2
A new patient is seen in the internal medicine clinic. The internist spends 47 minutes total on the date of encounter — including review of outside records, the visit itself, ordering tests, and documentation. Which code is correct based on time?
Correct Answer:
99204
Question 3
An internist admits a patient to inpatient status with new-onset atrial fibrillation with rapid ventricular response. Documentation supports a comprehensive history, comprehensive examination, and high MDM. Which 2023 inpatient initial hospital code is reported?
Correct Answer:
99223
Question 4
A hospitalist sees an inpatient on day 3 for follow-up of community-acquired pneumonia. Patient is improving on antibiotics, vital signs stable, oxygen weaning. Documentation supports low MDM. Which subsequent hospital care code applies?
Correct Answer:
99231
Question 5
A hospitalist provides hospital discharge day management requiring 45 minutes of work, including final examination, discussion of stay, instructions, prescriptions, and discharge documentation. Which code is reported?
Correct Answer:
99239
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