And the winner is …

ACP Internist Weekly has tallied the voting from its latest cartoon contest, where readers are invited to match wits against their peers to provide the most original and amusing caption.

“Yes, you're right! There IS a separate ICD-10-PCS code for pulling out the needle.”

This issue's winning cartoon caption was submitted by Darryl Y. Sue, MD, FACP. Thanks to all who voted! The winning entry captured 82% of the votes.

The runners-up were:

“Of course it's no bother. I'm just poking around here.”

“I have a patient just stuck in my office.”