A PCP transfers a patient to a cardiologist for management of the patient's congestive heart failure. The cardiologist examines the patient, discusses treatment options and schedul... A PCP transfers a patient to a cardiologist for management of the patient's congestive heart failure. The cardiologist examines the patient, discusses treatment options and schedules a stress test for this new patient. A report is sent to the PCP detailing the findings of the office visit, results of the stress test and intent to manage and treat the congestive heart failure. An E/M code would be selected from what subcategory for the cardiologist?
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The question involves determining the appropriate E/M code subcategory for a cardiologist visit based on a scenario involving a new patient with congestive heart failure.
Answer
New patient office visit
The final answer is New patient office visit.
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The final answer is New patient office visit.
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For new patients, the appropriate E/M code subcategory is 'new patient office visit' because the cardiologist had not previously evaluated the patient.
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A common mistake is confusing new patient visits with consultations, which have specific criteria and do not apply here.
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