A patient is discharged from the hospital following a heart attack. The patient is initially contacted two business days after the discharge at his home. The patient’s primary care physician manages the care of the patient during the transition to home care. The physician conducts a face-to-face visit on day 13 after discharge to home. During this visit, the physician reviews the patient’s hospital records, reconciles medications, and develops a care plan for the patient’s recovery. A moderate level of MDM is documented. What E/M code is reported?

A patient with a history of bilateral otitis media is not responsive to medical therapy. Given the history and physical examination, the provider felt he was a candidate for bilateral myringotomy and tubes. The patient went to the ambulatory surgical center (ASC) for the procedure. The provider’s findings were bilateral chronic serous otitis media. What diagnosis code is reported?

What is the correct CPT® code for the extensive excision of nasal polyps?

A CT study of the lumbar spine (L2–L4) was performed with IV contrast in the hospital outpatient radiology department and the interpretation of the images is performed by the radiologist. What CPT® code(s) should be reported by the radiologist who is not an employee of the hospital?

A 45-year-old-male patient developed an ulcer on his upper back. He has had diabetes for several years and is on insulin. The provider determines that the ulcer is due to his diabetes. What ICD-10-CM codes are reported?

What modifier is appropriate for a separately billable antenatal service during the global OB package period?

What is the ICD-10-CM code for hives?

Select the term that is for destruction of a nerve or nervous tissue:

The Table of Drugs in the HCPCS Level II book indicates various medication routes of administration. What abbreviation represents the route where a drug is introduced into the subdural space of the spinal cord?

What ICD-10-CM coding is reported for an uncomplicated incomplete abortion?