Final answer:
CPT code 99490 is the correct choice for a 74-year-old patient receiving 25 minutes of chronic care management via phone for arthritis and CAD.
Step-by-step explanation:
C. 99490 When looking at chronic care management for a 74-year-old patient with debilitating arthritis and Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), who received 25 minutes of care via phone during the calendar month, the correct Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code for billing this service is C. 99490. This code is used to bill for at least 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a physician or other qualified health care professional, per calendar month, with the following required elements: multiple (two or more) chronic conditions expected to last at least 12 months, or until the death of the patient; chronic conditions place the patient at significant risk of death, acute exacerbation/decompensation, or functional decline; and comprehensive care plan established, implemented, revised, or monitored.
The correct answer to this question is C. 99490. Chronic care management (CCM) is a service provided to patients with multiple chronic conditions like arthritis and CAD. CPT code 99490 represents the non-face-to-face care provided by a healthcare professional to patients with two or more chronic conditions. This code covers at least 20 minutes of clinical staff time per month for managing the patient's care, including coordination, medication management, and communication with other healthcare professionals involved in the patient's care, such as through phone calls or secure messaging.