A new patient was seen in the physician’s office for a rash…
A new patient was seen in the physician’s office for a rash across the lower back. The physician performed a medically appropriate history and examination, assessment and plan that includes a prescription. The time is documented as 35 minutes. What is the appropriate E/M service code? 99203 – New patient, Medically appropriate history and/or examination, Straightforward MDM, and 30-44 minutes spent with the patient 99202 – New patient, Medically appropriate history and/or examination, Straightforward MDM, and 15-29 minutes spent with the patient 99212 – Established patient, Medically appropriate history and/or exam, Low MDM, and 10-19 minutes spent with the patient 99213 – Established patient, Medically appropriate history and/or exam, Low MDM, and 20-29 minutes spent with the patient
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