A 58-year-old woman with well-controlled hypertension is adm…

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A 58-yeаr-оld wоmаn with well-cоntrolled hypertension is аdmitted for a community-acquired pneumonia. She responds well to IV antibiotics, is transitioned to oral therapy on day 2, and is afebrile with stable vitals by day 3. The AGACNP documents a straightforward discharge: the patient is given a prescription for oral antibiotics, standard return-precaution instructions, and a follow-up appointment with her primary care provider in 5 days. No interdisciplinary coordination, no complex medication reconciliation, and no additional decision-making beyond routine discharge planning was required.The AGACNP bills the following: CPT code 99215 - High-complexity discharge with extensive MDM.  Which of the following best describes this billing practice? 

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