To Code an Evaluation and Management (E/M) Service Properly for a New

question 25

Multiple Choice

To code an evaluation and management (E/M) service properly for a new patient, which of the following elements must be documented?

• A) history and examination
• B) history and medical decision making
• C) examination only
• D) history, examination, and medical decision making

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Definitions:

Machine-Hours

A measure of the amount of time machines are run in the production process, often used as a basis for allocating manufacturing overhead costs.

Batches

Quantities or groups of products produced or processed at the same time.

Product Margins

The profit earned on the sale of a product after subtracting the cost associated with its production and sale.

Activity-Based Costing

A method of allocating costs to products and services based on the activities they require.