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EAugust

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In order to consider time as a factor in evaluation and management (E/M) coding, counseling must constitute more than:
 
  A. 25 of the visit.
  B. 30 of the visit.
  C. 50 of the visit.
  D. 75 of the visit.

Question 2

Counseling with a patient or family can be considered in coding an evaluation and management (E/M) service if it pertains to:
 
  A. results of diagnostic testing.
  B. prognosis.
  C. risks and benefits of treatment options.
  D. all of the above.


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Answer to Question 1

Answer: 50 of the visit.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: all of the above.



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