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Avoid Overthinking the E/M Elements of MDM

Published on Fri Oct 06, 2023

Question: A patient was referred to a pulmonologist from their primary care physician (PCP) following an exacerbation of their chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The pulmonologist performed a physical evaluation, reviewed and ordered tests, counseled the patient on medication compliance and administration timing, then adjusted the patient’s current medication and ordered an additional prescription. In the end, the encounter lasted for [...]
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