A patient is seen by a provider today for 80 minutes. Based on the E/M guideline regarding time as a key factor, how many minutes at a minimum must the provider document spending in face-to-face counseling and coordination of care with the patient?

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According to E/M guidelines, when time is used as the key factor for selecting the level of service, more than 50% of the encounter must be spent in face-to-face counseling and coordination of care. For an 80-minute visit, at least 40 minutes must be documented as such.

A Patient Is Seen by a Provider Today for 80