For Reporting an Evaluation and Management Code, CPT Considers a Patient

question 61

Multiple Choice

For reporting an evaluation and management code, CPT considers a patient to be "new" if the patient has not received professional services from any provider in the medical practice within the past ____ year(s) .

• A) one
• B) two
• C) three
• D) four
• E) five

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Definitions:

Hierarchical Levels

The layers of authority in an organization, structured from highest to lowest, determining the line of command and communication.

Employee Satisfaction

The level of contentment workers feel about their job roles, responsibilities, environment, and organization, leading to productivity and loyalty.

Utilizing Direct Feedback

The practice of openly and straightforwardly giving and using feedback for the purpose of improving performance or behavior.

Dysfunctional Environment

A workplace or organizational setting that is characterized by conflict, poor leadership, and low morale, adversely affecting productivity and well-being.