Dr Getter Spent One Hour with Nancy, 40 Minutes of Which

question 15

Multiple Choice

Dr. Getter spent one hour with Nancy, 40 minutes of which he spent counseling her on keeping her diabetes under control. The primary factor for this E/M code is the:

• A) level of history.
• B) level of exam.
• C) level of medical decision making.
• D) time.

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Definitions:

HCN Bond Angle

The angle between the hydrogen, carbon, and nitrogen atoms in hydrogen cyanide, typically close to 180 degrees due to its linear molecular shape.

Hydrogen Cyanide

A highly toxic and volatile chemical compound with the formula HCN, characterized by a distinctive bitter almond odor.

Hybridization

The concept in chemistry where atomic orbitals mix to form new hybrid orbitals, which are suitable for the pairing of electrons to form chemical bonds in molecular compounds.

Nitrogen Atom

A chemical element with the symbol N and atomic number 7, known for its role in the formation of amino acids, nucleic acids, and many other organic and inorganic compounds.