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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99284 is the correct CPT code for an emergency department visit that requires a detailed history and examination with moderate complexity decision making. K29.71 is the correct ICD-10-CM code for gastritis with bleeding, which corresponds to the patient's condition of gastritis and melena.

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