In the context of an E/M service visit, to what does "data" refer
A. Identified information that could help facilitate the diagnosis of the presenting problem, which could include the results of diagnostic testing, the patient's old medical records, and additional history from the patient's family or caretaker
B. Identified information obtained by the physician that identifies the internal structure, status, physiology, or pathology within the patient's body through tests that facilitate identification and diagnosis of the presenting problem
C. Identification of how multifaceted, difficult, or intricate the presented data are, as well as the level of difficulty the data present to the physician performing the E/M service
D. A specific test used to determine the internal function, status, structure, and/or pathology occurring within the patient; includes laboratory tests, radiology rests, or even endoscopies
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