Question

A 90-year-old female was admitted this morning from observation status for chest pain to r/o angina. A cardiologist performs a comprehensive history and comprehensive exam. Her chest pain has been relieved with the nitroglycerin drip given before admission and she would like to go home. Doctor has written prescriptions to add to her regimen. He had given her Isosorbide, and she is tolerating it well. He will go ahead and send her home. We will follow up with her in a week. Patient was admitted and discharged on the same date of service. What CPT® code is reported?

Answer 1

Answer:

99235

Explanation:

Angina is like chest pain caused due to the reduction of the blood flow in the heart. This is the symptom of coronary artery disease. This is also called angina pectoris. This is described as the chest heaviness, pressure, squeezing and tightness. Many of the patients who suffer from angina have symptoms says that they feel like they are squeezing their heart. This is called a new pain that should be treated by doctors. This is recurring pain that should be treated by doctors.  

Symptoms of angina:

• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Nausea
• Shortness of breath
• Sweating