The CPT contains codes that represent medical ________, such as surgery and diagnostic tests, and medical services, such as an examination to evaluate a patient's condition.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

procedures

CPT codes represent medical procedures, such as surgery and diagnostic tests, and medical services, such as physical examinations.

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A. When a fast-attack suppression operation is needed. B. When the incident organization needs to be improved. C. Never, the original IC should always stay in control of operations. D. When the original IC has made reasonable progress toward stabilization.

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The term "critical care" refers to what kind of E/M service?

A. The critical care provided by a team of healthcare professionals operating on a unit that is dedicated to the critical care of patients (intensive care) B. Personalized, continuous care provided for one specific patient whose health has been abruptly damaged by an illness, injury, or disease that simultaneously poses a significant and definite threat to the patient's life C. Services requiring a longer amount of time to perform than the intraservice time typically allows; may occur in an outpatient or an inpatient setting D. Healthcare services provided to a newborn infant from birth up to 28 days of age

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