All of the following are considered physicians by Medicare EXCEPT a(n):

A metabolic acidosis caused by HCO3? loss: 1. can be a result of ammonium chloride ingestion. 2. will cause an increased anion gap. 3. may be referred to as hyperchloremic acidosis. 4. accompanied by Cl– gain

a. 1, 3, and 4 only b. 1 and 3 only c. 3 only d. 2, 3, and 4 only

________ CPT codes are used to capture the face-to-face time spent between a patient and the care provider.

A. Revenue B. Diagnostic C. Physical exam D. Evaluation and management