Level I HCPCS codes are alphanumeric national codes supplied by the federal government

Janine Watt, a 43-year-old mother of two boys, is meeting with her gynecologist today for her yearly breast examination and Pap test. Janine's sister was recently diagnosed with breast cancer, and her mother is a breast cancer survivor. Janine is concerned about her own risk for developing breast cancer, and is considering genetic testing and even preventive surgery. She plans to discuss her options with her physician.A woman whose mother or sisters have, or have had, breast cancer runs a ______ -fold greater chance of developing breast cancer than women who do not have this family history.

a. one b. two c. three d. four e. five

Which of the following phrases BEST describes when time may be the controlling factor when determining a particular level of E/M service?

A. When extenuating circumstances, such as involvement of belligerent or hyper-involved family members or non-family care providers, preclude direct face to face interaction between the physician and the patient, time may be the controlling factor when determining a particular level of E/M service B. When circumstances require the involvement of more than one physician during the course of the E/M service visit, time may be the controlling factor when determining a particular level of E/M service C. When circumstances, such as the physiologic state or advanced pathology of the patient, prevent the physician from thoroughly documenting the history in detail, time may be the controlling factor when determining a particular level of E/M service D. When circumstances require more than 50 percent of the E/M service visit to be spent in coordination of care and/or counseling, time may be the controlling factor when determining a particular level of E/M service