Patient presents to primary care physician office

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Patient scenario:

A 35 year old patient presents to the primary care physician's office with a cough, fever, and difficulty breathing. After a thorough examination and review of the patient's medical history, the physician diagnoses the patient with acute bronchitis and an exacerbation of their pre-existing asthma. Code the diagnosis- acute bronchitis and asthma exacerbation Code the procedure- primary care physician's evaluation and management service, for an established patient office visit.

Reference no: EM133666267

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