Patient Sally by Dr. Lane in the office on January 11. Upon examination, Dr. Lane recommended that Sally be transferred to the hospital for observation of her increasing heart palpitations. Dr. Lane followed up with Sally later that day in the observation room to monitor her progress. Select the appropriate code ranges and sequencing to describe these services:

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DInitial Observation Care codes (99218-99220) are used because Sally was placed under observation in the hospital. The Established Patients Office or Other Outpatient Services codes (99211-99215) apply for the follow-up visit in the observation room, as this is a continuation of care rather than a consultation. The other options are incorrect because they involve consultation codes, which do not apply to this scenario of direct care and follow-up by the same physician.