I am reposting this question because I only received one opinion. I’m sure I can’t be the only one who’s somewhat perplexed about this question, so here it is again….

When billing any level of E/M service, say for example, does the patient have to have 4 different chief complaints with HPI, or is it a combination of both to bill a 99214?

Example: Pt presents with CC of low back pain which radiates to lower extremities with numbness and tingling.

Given the above example, the patient is only complaining of back pain with HPI of radiating pain, numbness and tingling. Would this be considered 1 CC?