Q&A Single Organ System Examination ( 1997 guidelines in E and M )

[Thomas Koshy]

Can some one explain to me the following
" General Surgeon seeing a case of Acute Appendicitis in the Outpatient Clinic . Which Single Organ System can be used for this encounter by the General Surgeon ?"

 

[Lori Woods]

Gastrointestinal?

 

[Carolyn Heath]

I believe that you would use the Digestive System (Gastrointestinal System in CPT). If you are not sure, ask the physician.

 

[Linda]

CPT 2013 page 232 it is listed with the digestive system 44900-44979

 

[Thomas Koshy]

Thank you .
I was looking for " In E and M , 1997 guidelines , the single organ system examinations recognized by CPT .
I found only the following systems.
( 1 ) Cardiovascular Exam ( 2 )Genitourinary exam ( 3 ) Ear, Nose, Mouth & Throat Exam ( 4 ) Eye Exam ( 5 ) Hematologic /Lymphatic/Immunologic Exam ( 6 ) Musculoskeletal Exam ( 7 ) Neurologic Exam ( 8 ) Psychiatric exam ( 9 ) Respiratory Exam ( 10 ) Skin Exam .
I didn't find Gastrointestinal System .
I don't know which system I should use ( E and M , 1997 guidelines ) for the encounter " General Surgeon seeing a case of Acute appendicitis in Outpatient Clinic "

 

[Carolyn Heath]

In the E/M section of the 2013 CPT manual, the Gastrointestinal System is found on page 7 under the heading, System Review (Review of Systems). It can also be found on page 10 in the 2013 CPT at the top of the left column starting with this sentence: For the purpose of these CPT definitions, the following organ systems are recognized.