A 60-year-old female patient is admitted to the surgical service for a fractured collar bone

A 60-year-old female patient is admitted to the surgical service for a fractured collar bone. She also has a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and while stable, she also complains of intermittent shortness of breath. The admitting surgeon sees the patient and orders a pulmonary consultation. The pulmonologist assesses the patient and orders a chest x-ray. Based on medical decision making, what code may the pulmonologist report?

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