CPT defines counseling as it relates to evaluation and management coding as a(n) __________ concerning areas that involve diagnostic results, impressions, recommended diagnostic studies, and so on.
A) assessment that impacts patient care
B) discussion with a patient and/or family
C) order for further ancillary testing
D) way to guarantee quality patient care

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Counseling in the context of evaluation and management coding refers to a discussion with a patient and/or family about various aspects of their care, including diagnostic results and recommendations.

CPT Defines Counseling as It Relates to Evaluation and Management