Mr Beck Was Recently Seen in the Hospital by Dr

Multiple Choice

Mr. Beck was recently seen in the hospital by Dr. Johnson, who is his PCP. Dr. Johnson usually treats Mr. Beck for his stomach issues, but he has not had any problems in the last four years, so he has not scheduled any follow-up appointments. Mr. Beck was recently weed-eating in his backyard when a rock flew up and hit him in the eye. Dr. Johnson was the on-call physician, who treated Mr. Beck for his eye injury. He recommended that Mr. Beck schedule a follow-up visit the next week. Will Dr. Johnson bill the follow-up visit as a new patient or as an established patient?

A) New
B) Established
C) Not enough information provided to determine patient status