Identify the appropriate E&M code. Explain your reasoning for that…

Question Answered step-by-step Identify the appropriate E&M code. Explain your reasoning for that… Identify the appropriate E&M code.Explain your reasoning for that code selection.Case 1: History of Present Illness:  Patient has been referred to me by the Emergency room physician today for a follow up visit for her fractured ankle.  Patient was playing basketball and twisted her ankle.   Patient presents with ankle splint and crutches as she is unable to walk.  ROS: Constitutional:  Patient unable to stand to get height and weight, 98.6 temperature Musculoskeletal: Pain demonstrated upon touch to ankleRespiratory: NormalPlan:  Place ankle cast on patient for 4 weeks with a follow up ankle x-ray to be scheduled at the time.  Time: Face to face: 10 minutesReview of xray from ER:  2 minutes Health Science Science Nursing MEDICAL BILLING & CODING JMCCG14601 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)