Identify the overall level of medical decision-making complexity for the following clinical excerpt: An 85- year- old woman presents to orthopedic surgeon due to confirmed fracture of L1 vertebra. Orthopedic surgeon recommends balloon kyphoplasty
No diagnostic testing required; however, orthopedic surgeon independently reviewed images of positive bone scan. Extensive discussion with patient regarding risks of surgery, potential complications, and postsurgical expectations. Patient agrees to kyphoplasty. Surgery scheduled for next week. a. Straightforward complexity
b. Low complexity
c. Moderate complexity
d. High complexity
c) Moderate complexity
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