A physician performs an E/M service in an office or other outpatient setting for a new patient and documents a detailed history, a detailed physical examination, and a low medical decision making. However, the physician also documents that he spent 45 minutes in face-to-face counseling with the patient and his wife about his presenting problem and plan of care. What is the MOST appropriate
overall level for the E/M service?
A. Level 2
B. Level 3
C. Level 4
D. Level 5
C
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It is illegal to bill for a component service when:
A. a comprehensive code or combination code is available. B. a code is identified as a separate procedure. C. codes corroborate the documentation in the medical record. D. codes are identified as those that are not permitted.
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