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1 2 or 3
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Amount and/or Complexity of Data Reviewed
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Reviewed Data Points Result
Clinical lab tests reviewed and/or ordered
1
Review and/or order of tests from radiology section of CPT
1
Review and/or order of tests from medicine section of CPT
1
Discussion of test results with performing physician
1
Decision to obtain history from source other than patient
1
Review and summarization of history obtained from source other than patient
2
Independent visualization of image, tracing or specimen (NOT reviewing report)
2
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Low -2 or more self-limited or minor problems -Physiologic tests NOT under stress i.e., PFTs -OTC drugs
-1 stable, well- controlled chronic illness -Noncardiovascular imaging studies + contrast -Minor surgery without identified risk factors
-Acute uncomplicated illness or injury Barium enema -Physical therapy
-Superficial needle biopsies -Occupational therapy
-Clinical lab tests requiring arterial puncture -IV fluids without additives
-Skin biopsies
Moderate -Mild exacerbation of 1 or more chronic -Physiologic tests under stress -Minor surgery WITH identified risk factors
illnesses Cardiac stress test -Elective major surgery with NO identified risk factors
-2 or more stable, chronic illnesses Cardiopulmonary exercise test -Prescription drug management
-Previously undiagnosed NEW problem with -Diagnostic endoscopies with NO risk factors -Therapeutic nuclear medicine
uncertain prognosis (i.e., breast lump) -Deep needle or incisional biopsy -IV fluids with additives
-Acute illness with systemic symptoms -Cardiovascular imaging studies with contrast -Closed treatment of fracture
-Acute complicated injury NO identifiable risk factors
Cardiac catheterization
-Obtaining body cavity fluid
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-Acute or chronic illness or injury that -Diagnostic endoscopies + Risk factors -Parenteral controlled substances
threatens life or limb -Discography -Drug therapy requiring intensive monitoring
-Abrupt change in neurologic status -Decision to not resuscitate or to de-escalate care
due to poor prognosis
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