Using the CPT manual, select the appropriate code for the following report
Diagnosis: Inflammation of parathyroid
Procedure: Examination of parathyroid
After the patient was prepped, general anesthesia was administered and a previous neck incision site was reopened. The thyroid was exposed, and the parathyroid glands were noted to be inflamed. Tissue was excised and sent to pathology. The skin was closed with sutures.
60502
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________ pain is the most serious and debilitating type of pain
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Dr. O'Connor treated a 42-year-old male in the hospital emergency department. The patient complained of right lower quadrant pain and of feeling faint. Dr. O'Connor documented a chief complaint, a brief history of present illness, and a systemic review of the gastrointestinal system and respiratory system. Dr. O'Connor also documented a complete examination of all body systems, which included all required elements. Medical decision making was of moderate complexity. Report code _____.
a. 99281 b. 99282 c. 99283 d. 99284