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The patient was seen in the after-hours clinic on a Monday evening at 5:30 PM due to a severe cough and trouble breathing. This is his normal clinic, which usually stays open late to accommodate patients so they do not have to go to the Emergency Room. What additional code should you append to the E&M service or any other services provided during the visit?
  1. 99050
  2. 99051
  3. 99053
  4. 99058
Explanation
Answer: A - The additional code that should be appended to the E&M service or any other services provided at the visit is 99050 (Services Provided in the Office at Time Other than Regularly Scheduled Office Hours, or Days When The Office is Normally Closed, in Addition to Basic Services). 99050 is the most appropriate code because the office stayed open late to accommodate the patient, at a time when the office would normally be closed.
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