The low overall level of medical decision making requires which of the following?
A. Reflects a relatively uncomplicated process of medical decision making
B. Reflects a more complicated combination of medical decision-making elements but does not warrant a significant or substantial level of medical decision making
C. Reflects more complicated coordination on the part of the physician performing the E/M service but does not pose an excessive risk to the patient
D. Reflects a very intricate process of difficult or extreme decisions, difficult coordination of diagnostic tests or results, complex diagnosis or diagnoses, or convoluted management options
B
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