Is 99222 the correct CPT E/M code if an established patient is admitted to the hospital with MRSA, currently receiving vancomycin. The plan is for debridement of paronychia of right big toe the next morning. The patient does have some pain in his toes which he states is chronic. A total of one hour was spent with this patient and 40 minutes were spent in counseling him on medication management, asthma precautions, and admission and debridement concerns. What is the correct CPT E/M code?
[Answered]: Is 99222 the correct CPT E/M code if an established…
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