AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Exam CPC Question # 35 Topic 4 Discussion

AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Exam CPC Question # 35 Topic 4 Discussion

CPC Exam Topic 4 Question 35 Discussion:
Question #: 35
Topic #: 4

A 65-year-old gentleman presents for refill of medications and follow-up for his chronic conditions. The patient indicates good medicine compliance. No new symptoms or complaints.

Appropriate history and exam are obtained. Labs that were ordered from previous visit were reviewed and discussed with patient. The following are the diagnoses and treatment:

Hypokalemia - stable. Refill Potassium 20 MEQ

Hypertension - blood pressure remaining stable. Patient states home readings have been in line with goals. Refill prescription Lisinopril.

Esophageal Reflux - Patient denies any new symptoms. Stable condition. Continue taking over the counter Prevacid oral capsules, 1 every day.

Patient is instructed to follow up in 3 months. Labs will be obtained prior to visit.

What CPT® code is reported?


A.

99212


B.

99396


C.

99397


D.

99214


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