A Physician Who Is Part of a Medical Group Practice

Multiple Choice

A physician who is part of a medical group practice saw a patient today who had not been treated by the practice for 7 years. The patient presented with a persistent cough and some congestion. The physician performed a medically appropriate history and examination. The patient is diabetic, which is controlled with diet and medication. The physician ordered lab work and a CXR. The physician prescribed medication for the cough and congestion and gave the patient a new prescription for his diabetic medication. The patient was asked to return in 1 week. Provider used low level of decision making. Choose the appropriate evaluation and management code for today's encounter:

A) 99204
B) 99203
C) 99213
D) 99214