Question

dr. jones documents mrs. smiths condition has improved during his third visit to her hospital room. upon entering the room, he finds her sitting up in bed, watching television and eating breakfast. dr. jones performs a medically appropriate history and exam and low medical decision making. what cpt® code is reported?
o 99221
o 99232
o 99231
o 99233

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the service type

This is a follow - up visit with a medically appropriate history and exam and low medical decision making during a hospital stay.

Step2: Match with CPT code

For a subsequent hospital care service with these characteristics, the CPT code is 99231.

Answer:

99231