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Coding Corner Question

  |  Issue: January 2007  |  

Think you know all there is to know about coding? Here’s a chance to find out. Each month in “From the College,” we’ll present a coding scenario to test your knowledge. Tell us how you would answer the question by e-mailing the ACR coding/practice management list serve. Want to take part in this exercise but haven’t signed up for the list serve? It’s quick and easy to join! Go to http://lists.rheumatology.org/read/all_forums and follow the instructions.

January coding scenario: A 55-year-old man comes in for a scheduled visit of methotrexate injection and infliximab infusion. The patient also has an E/M visit that has a problem focused exam and the medical decision making is straightforward. The infusion lasts for two hours and 28 minutes using 580mg of infliximab. The patient was injected with 15mg of methotrexate. How should this be coded?

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