The CPT for a new patient office consultation Medicare-compliant billing that was formerly reported with E/M 99242 ranges from 99201-99205
Explanation:
During this outpatient office visit, a detailed patient history and examination is done, counseling with other healthcare providers provided if needed, and medical decision making done as per the condition, all of which takes around 30 minutes. Depending upon the complexity of the patient’s presenting complaint or condition, the codes and modifiers are chosen for billing. For example, if the presenting complaint is of moderate severity, then the CPT code is 99203.
Answer:
When administering adenosine, the nurse must inject it through the IV push route.
Explanation:
Adenosine belongs to the drug class of antidysrhythmics and hence proper care and monitoring should be taken to avoid any adverse or side effects while or after administering the dose. Adenosine should be injected only via the IV route. The injection should be made close to an IV site, so as to flush each time with NS. The patient’s heart conditions should be monitored continuously on an ECG monitor and blood pressure machine. The dosage levels should match with the age appropriately. Adverse reactions of adenosine may include transient arrhythmias, bronchospasms, dyspnea etc.
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