Counseling with a patient or family can be considered in coding an evaluation and management (E/M) service if it pertains to:
A. results of diagnostic testing.
B. prognosis.
C. risks and benefits of treatment options.
D. all of the above.
Answer: all of the above.
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A) Flat B) Dystonic C) Labile D) Manic
Accidentally taking food and liquids into the trachea is called ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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A. require ordering only occasionally B. are absolutely necessary for smooth running of the medical office C. are needed in the office but do not threaten the efficiency of the office D. are used only once and then discarded E. can be used indefinitely
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A. Certain cases of SIDS are predictable and therefore preventable. B. SIDS is most commonly the result of an overwhelming infection. C. Death as a result of SIDS can occur at any time of the day or night. D. The cause of death following SIDS can be established by autopsy.