A 55-year-old female was having a problem with menopause. Because of the reported concerns about hormone replacement therapy, she decided to try acupuncture. After discussing her symptoms and discussing a treatment plan, Dr. Kind inserted several needles; the needles were removed 20 minutes later. Dr. Kind reviewed the follow-up plan and made an appointment for the patient's next visit. Dr. Kind spent 30 minutes in total face-to-face with Charlene. Select the appropriate ICD-10-CM and CPT code(s):

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The ICD-10-CM code N95.1 is for menopausal and female climacteric states. The CPT code 97810 is for acupuncture, initial 15 minutes, and 97811 is for each additional 15 minutes. Since Dr. Kind spent 30 minutes in total, 97810 is used for the first 15 minutes and 97811 for the additional 15 minutes.

A 55-Year-Old Female Was Having a Problem with Menopause