AAPC CPC Question Answer
A patient presents to the pulmonologist's office for the first time with coughing and shortness of breath. The patient has a history of asthma. The physician performs a medically appropriate
history and exam. The following labs are ordered: CBC, arterial blood gas, and sputum culture. The pulmonologist assesses the patient with a new diagnosis of COPD. The patient is given a
prescription for the inhaler Breo Ellipta.
What E/M code is reported?