The first step in setting up efficient and effective communication with a patient is to ________.

A reduction in systolic or diastolic blood pressure of 15–20 mmHg is considered hypotension

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Dr. Taylor reviewed the x-ray report on her patient and then discussed the results with him by telephone. Which E/M subsection would be referenced to assign the appropriate code?

a. Non-face-to-face physician services b. Office or other outpatient consultation c. Preventive medicine d. Other evaluation/management