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Which of the following BEST defines the physical examination?
 
  a. The physical structure of the human body
  b. The physician's clinical identification of the severity of and risk posed by the condition, disease, illness, injury, complaint, or other medical reason for which the patient has presented to the healthcare facility for the E/M service
  c. The objective clinical assessment of a patient's current health status, performed by a physician during an E/M service visit; identifies the functions, performance, and structure of the patient's physiology and health
  d. Determining the status of an organ by pressing, gently pushing, or touching with fingertips, fingers, or palm of hand

Question 2

Which of the following BEST reflects a detailed 1995 physical examination?
 
  a. Documentation of eight or more organ systems or body areas that have been examined by the clinician
  b. Documentation of one organ system or body area that has been examined by the clinician
  c. Documentation of between five and seven organ systems and/or body areas that have been examined by the clinician
  d. Documentation of between two and four organ systems and/or body areas that have been examined by the clinician



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