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A 55-year-old patient was recently diagnosed with an enlarged goiter. It has been two years since her last visit to the endocrinologist. A new doctor in the exact same specialty group will be…
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Evaluation & Management (E/M)
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A 55-year-old patient was recently diagnosed with an enlarged goiter. It has been two years since her last visit to the endocrinologist. A new doctor in the exact same specialty group will be examining her. The physician performs a medically appropriate history and exam. The provider reviewed the TSH results and ultrasound. The provider orders a fine needle aspiration biopsy which is a minor procedure. What E/M code is reported?
Options
- A99202
- B99214
- C99205
- D99213
How the community answered
(46 responses)- A4% (2)
- B78% (36)
- C7% (3)
- D11% (5)
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#established patient#same specialty group#MDM#specialist visit
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