The three key components used to select the appropriate evaluation and management (E/M) code include:
A) history, patient age, and time.
B) medical decision making, presenting problem, and counseling.
C) examination, chief complaint, and place of service.
D) history, examination, and medical decision making.

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The three key components used to select the appropriate E/M code are history, examination, and medical decision making. These three components consider the patient's past medical history, current examination findings, and the complexity of the medical decision making involved in the patient's care.

The Three Key Components Used to Select the Appropriate Evaluation