wandasw
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One of my doctors saw a patient for UTI/Dysuria. Due to other complaints, he performed a "vaginal exam" and found a epidermal cyst. He feels that the vaginal exam warrants a separate code besides his E&M service. He did not obtain a pap smear, only performed an examination of the vaginal area. Wouldn't this simply be part of his medical examination needed because of the present illness? Please let me know your thoughts. Thank you.