There Are Two Sets of Criteria for Assigning E&M Codes-The

question 21

Essay

There are two sets of criteria for assigning E&M codes-the 1995 and the 1997 guidelines.Explain each and discuss their differences.

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Definitions:

Shallow Coastal Waters

Areas near the shore in oceans and seas where the water depth is relatively low, supporting diverse ecosystems.

Vertebrate Evolution

The process of change and diversification in vertebrates over time, leading to the current diversity of species with backbones.

Lobe-Finned Fish

A class of fish known for having fleshy, lobed, paired fins, which are precursors to the limbs of terrestrial vertebrates.

Amniotic Egg

Egg that has an amnion, as seen during the development of reptiles (including birds) and mammals.