A New Patient Was Seen in the Office Complaining of Ear

Multiple Choice

A new patient was seen in the office complaining of ear pain, headache and a mild fever. The physician performed a problem-focused history assessment and an expanded problem-focused examination on the patient. The physician diagnosed the patient with an acute inner ear infection. This medical diagnosis was considered to be of low complexity. What is the correct E&M code for the service?

A) 99212
B) 99202
C) 99201
D) 99211