A 10-year-old male is seen in the emergency department for epistaxis. The hemorrhaging was controlled with nasal packing. The physician performs a detailed history and examination. The MDM complexity is moderate. Selectthe appropriate CPT and ICD-10-CM codes.

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The correct CPT code for an emergency department visit is 99284, as it reflects the setting and the level of care provided for a condition like epistaxis. The appropriate ICD-10-CM code is R04.0, which specifically denotes nosebleed (epistaxis).

A 10-Year-Old Male Is Seen in the Emergency Department for Epistaxis