Counseling Codes Are Used Only If ____

question 13

Multiple Choice

Counseling codes are used only if ____.

• A) counseling is provided during a complete physical examination
• B) the patient is referred to a third party for counseling
• C) a complete history and physical exam does not occur
• D) counseling is provided by a physician assistant or nurse practitioner
• E) the patient specifically requests a counseling referral

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Definitions:

Risk For Cancer

The probability or likelihood that an individual will develop cancer over a certain period of time, considering various factors.

Incidence

The occurrence, rate, or frequency of a disease, crime, or something undesirable within a given population over a specific period of time.

Mortality

The occurrence of death within a population; often used in statistics to quantify the ratio of deaths in a particular population during a specific time frame.

Breast And Prostate Cancer

Types of cancer, with breast cancer occurring in the breast tissue and prostate cancer originating in the prostate gland, both with various treatment options and outcomes.