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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The correct coding is Initial Observation Care (99218-99220) because Dr. Lane first saw Sally in the office and recommended observation in the hospital, where he followed up. The scenario does not describe a separate inpatient consultation or an office consultation after the initial observation care, nor does it specify a follow-up in the office setting, making D the most appropriate choice.