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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N95.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for menopausal and female climacteric states, which is appropriate for the patient's condition. 97810 is the CPT code for the initial 15 minutes of acupuncture, and 97811 is used for each additional 15 minutes. Since the total face-to-face time was 30 minutes, one unit of 97810 and one unit of 97811 are correct, making option B the correct choice.

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