Which of the following choices BEST defines "amount of data?"

A. Identification of how multifaceted, difficult, or intricate the presented data are, as well as the level of difficulty the data present to the physician performing the E/M service
B. Identified information that could help facilitate the diagnosis of the presenting problem; includes the results of diagnostic testing, the patient's old medical records, and additional history from the patient's family or caretaker
C. Identification of the quantity of data that has been reviewed and interpreted by the physician performing the E/M service
D. Identified information obtained by the physician that identifies the internal structure, status, physiology, or pathology within the patient's body through tests that facilitate identification and diagnosis of the presenting problem


C

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