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coding tips Year-round access to AAD meetings 2. aSSigN RiSk lEVEl The level of risk is usually just as easy to establish as the number of diagnoses using the risk table below. lEVEl Of RiSk Minimal PRESENTiNg PROBlEm(S) one self-limited or minor problem • Two or more self-limited or minor problems Low • one stable chronic illness • Acute uncomplicated illness or injury • one or more chronic illnesses with mild exacerbation, progression, or side effects of treatment Moderate • Two or more stable chronic illnesses • undiagnosed new problem with uncertain prognosis • Acute illness with systemic symptoms • Acute complicated injury • one or more chronic illnesses with severe exacerbation High • Acute or chronic illness or injuries that may pose a threat to life or bodily function • An abrupt change in neurologic status Connect to the AAD Annual Meeting and Summer Meeting 365 days a year with the Event Media Landing Page. Packed with articles and archives of meeting news, programs, technical exhibits, Buyers’ Guide, podcasts, city information and more, the Event Media Landing Page is the go-to tool for planning your visit to New Orleans in February. 3. fiNal RESulTS fOR COmPlExiTY If both of the above are in the same column, that is your MDM. If they are different, choose the lower of the two. Number of diagnoses or treatment options (points) Risk level overall MDM level of service (assuming same level is met for history/physical) CONNECT TODAY: Direct your browser to aadmeetingnews.org. <1 Minimal Straight Forward 99202, 99212 2 Low Low 3 Moderate Moderate >4 High High 99203, 99213 99204, 99214 99205, 99215 Dermatology WorlD // January 2011 5
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