According to CPT coding conventions, complexity of medical decision making is based on all of the following criteria EXCEPT
the risk of morbidity or mortality
the cost of diagnostic or management services
the number of diagnoses or management options available
the amount of, or complexity of, data to be reviewed
the risk of complication
the cost of diagnostic or management services
Rationale: The cost of services has no relationship to complexity.
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
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