Jerry called his doctor when he had sudden onset of nausea, abdominal cramping and bloody diarrhea with mucus. Dr. Smart had Jerry come to the office right away, and Dr. Smart performed a bacterial stool culture for (salmonella) gastroenteritis. Jerry was home to rest. Dr. Smart told Jerry that the symptoms should subside within five to seven days. Jerry was told for dehydration and to call immediately if he was getting any better.

Answer 1

Sounds to me that Jerry had food Poisoning

Answer 2

What the questions for icd-9-code and the cpt code

Answer 3

So Jerry calling his doctor means this is an Established patient, correct? Expanded problem focused history 99213
detailed examination 99214
moderate complexity 99214
You only need 2/3 so canceling out the lower #would be 99214 for the E/M code? Correct?!