Which of the following options best supports the type of service, or the patient type?

a. This is a new patient type of service because the problem is new to the physician
b. This is an established patient type of service because the patient has been treated by the physician within the previous three years
c. This is neither a new or established patient because the physician did not specifically document the patient type
d. Patient type is not applicable to this scenario


b) This is an established patient type of service because the patient has been treated by the physician within the previous three years

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