AMA CPT® Assistant - 2020 Issue 7 (July)
Frequently Asked Questions (July 2020)
July 2020 pages 13-14 Frequently Asked Questions Evaluation and Management: Emergency Department Services Question: Patient presented to the emergency department with a severe nosebleed. After epistaxis control was achieved by external pressure, a cotton swab with phenylephrine was placed into each nostril, removed after several minutes, and the nose was inspected to reveal no additional bleeding. The patient was monitored, and no further care was given. What code should be reported for the packing of the cotton swab? Answer: In this scenario, the appropriate emergency department visit code (99281-99285) would be reported. The packing of a cotton swab, as...
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