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tci ED Coding & Reimbursement Alert - 2020 Issue Q2
Reader Question: Consider How to Code Anaphylaxis Injection
Question: We saw a patient who came in after a yellow jacket sting. Initially she just had swelling and redness, but then during examination, she began to wheeze and her blood pressure dropped. She seemed to be weaving in and out of consciousness, and the physician determined she was in anaphylaxis. He administered 1 mg of dexamethasone acetate and 0.18 mg of epinephrine. He documented more than 30 minutes of critical care, and he and the nurse monitored her for three hours on and off. How should we code this?
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Answer: For this scenario, you should...
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