When an evaluation and management (E/M) code is assigned, the patient's medical record must contain the clinical data to support it.
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Q. 2) A patient who has received professional services from the physician or a physician in the same group within the past 3 years is referred to as a(n) __________ patient.
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Q. 3) When time is reported using CPT codes, it documents the exact amount of time a physician spends with a patient.
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Q. 4) The two-digit code placed after the main CPT code to indicate that the description of the service or procedure has been altered is a(n) __________ .
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Q. 5) The risk of significant complications, morbidity, and/or mortality is a factor in determining the level of medical decision making (MDM).
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Q. 6) The set of temporary codes used for emerging technology, services, and procedures is known as __________ CPT.
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Q. 7) A comprehensive exam would include a general multisystem exam or a complete exam of a single organ system.
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Q. 8) A review of a patient's past experiences with illnesses, injuries, and treatments is called a social history.
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Q. 9) A description of other things that happen when the symptom or pain occurs is referred to as a modifying factor.
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Q. 10) The section containing evaluation and management (E/M) codes is at the front of the code book because it is frequently used. E/M codes are used to report a significant portion of physician services.
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