Which of the following BEST defines counseling risk factor reduction E/M services?

A. Provided services that are intended to promote change in a behavior that could be considered an illness, such as obesity, use of or addiction to tobacco, alcohol use or abuse
B. Any provided E/M service that is preventive medicine in nature and occurs after the first comprehensive preventive medicine service that is performed for a patient by the physician
C. Any provided E/M service that is preventive in nature, is comprehensive in nature, and is the first comprehensive service performed for a patient by the physician
D. Provided services that are intended to encourage an intentional avoidance of disease or conditions associated with high-risk factors

D

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One definition of ____, advanced by DePaul University, is that it is an active process of becoming aware of, and making choices toward, a more successful existence.

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