Counseling with a patient or family can be considered in coding an evaluation and management (E/M) service if it pertains to:
A) results of diagnostic testing.
B) prognosis.
C) risks and benefits of treatment options.
D) all of the above.

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Counseling can be considered in coding an E/M service if it pertains to any of these factors: results of diagnostic testing, prognosis, risks and benefits of treatment options. Therefore, all of the above choices are correct.

Counseling with a Patient or Family Can Be Considered in Coding