When does time become a factor in determining the level of E&M code?

What will be an ideal response?


When counseling and/or coordination of care is more than 50 percent of the face-­-to-­-face time or floor/unit time.

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Protein-energy malnutrition may be reflected in reduced values for which of the following? 1. Albumin levels 2. Lymphocyte count 3. Transferrin 4. Red blood cell count

a. 1, 2, and 3 only b. 1 and 2 only c. 2 and 4 only d. 3 and 4 only

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The esophagus, a collapsible tube about 10 inches long, starts at the pharynx and ends at the ________.

A. stomach B. small intestine C. large intestine D. anus

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The intrinsic firing rate of the AV node is which of the following?

A. 60-100 BPM B. 40-60 BPM C. 20-40 BPM D. <40 BPM

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Which of the following is recommended to be administered via the ET tube for stable ventricular tachycardia?

A. Amiodarone B. Epinephrine C. Lidocaine D. Magnesium

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