The Amount of Time Spent May Be Used as the Key

question 97

Multiple Choice

The amount of time spent may be used as the key element to determine an E/M code when counseling takes more than:

• A) 25 percent.
• B) 50 percent.
• C) 75 percent.
• D) 80 percent.

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