Question

question 9

what category of codes should be used to report an evaluation and management service provided to a patient in a psychiatric residential treatment center?

office and other outpatient services
hospital inpatient services
emergency department
nursing facility services

Explanation:

Identify the setting of the service

The service is provided to a patient in a "psychiatric residential treatment center."

Match setting with CPT E/M categories

Under CPT guidelines, Evaluation and Management (E/M) services provided in a psychiatric residential treatment center, group home, or other residential care facility are reported using the "Nursing Facility Services" category (specifically under the subcategory for Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities or Nursing Facility Services depending on the specific CPT code set updates, where residential/nursing facility codes are aligned). Among the given options, "Nursing facility services" is the correct category.

Answer:

• (A) Office and other Outpatient Services
• (B) Hospital inpatient services
• (C) Emergency Department
• (D) Nursing facility services (Correct answer)