Question

dr. howitzer sees mrs. jones in clinic eight for sudden loss of consciousness while watching the olympic torch go by. he is a new provider to the neurology department. dr. drake rinaldi, a prominent member of the neurology faculty at the university saw mrs. jones last month. dr. howitzer performs a medically appropriate history and exam. medical decision - making is of high complexity. the final diagnosis given is transient loss of consciousness. the patient makes a follow - up appointment to see dr. rinaldi in one week. what is the appropriate diagnosis and e/m code for this visit? o 99203, r55 o 99202, r40.1 o 99215, r55 o 99214, r40.1

Explanation:

In medical coding, for an initial evaluation and management (E/M) visit with a new patient presenting with transient loss of consciousness and high - complexity decision - making, the appropriate code is typically selected based on guidelines. The code 99203 is for a new patient office visit with a medical decision - making of high complexity. The diagnosis code R55 is for syncope and collapse which aligns with transient loss of consciousness.

Answer:

99203, R55