A 54-year-old patient made an emergency department visit for gastritis, and it was also noted that the patient had melena based on the laboratory diagnostic tests. The patient was treated and released to follow up with the primary physician. History and examination are detailed. The medical decision making was noted at a moderate complexity. Select the appropriate CPT and ICD-10-CM codes.

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The patient's age, the complexity of the medical decision-making, and the presence of melena support the use of CPT code 99284. The ICD-10-CM code K29.71 is appropriate for gastritis with melena.

A 54-Year-Old Patient Made an Emergency Department Visit for Gastritis