Different categories of E/M service require the documentation of the content of service to report correctly the performed service, while other categories of E/M service do not require the documentation of content of service to report correctly the performed service. Select one category of an E/M service that requires the documentation of the content of service and compare these two categories of

service, addressing the specific aspects of the performed service, as well as the documentation requirements.

What will be an ideal response?


Answers should include (but may not be limited to) the following:
· Compare and contrast the two selected categories of E/M service, addressing the requirements for:
o Place of servcie
o content of service
o Intraservice time
o Intent of E/M service provided

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