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Services were provided to a patient in the emergency room after the patient twisted her ankle stepping down from a curb.

Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2022 9:17 pm
by answerhappygod
Services were provided to a patient in the emergency room after the patient twisted her ankle stepping down from a curb. The emergency room physician ordered x-rays of the ankle, which came back negative for a fracture. A problem-focused history and physical examination were performed and ankle strapping was applied. A prescription for pain was given to the patient. Code the emergency room visit only.

A. 99201
B. 99282
C. 99281
D. 99211 C