Select the Statement That Is Not True Regarding Critical Care

Select the statement that is not true regarding critical care code selection:

A) Time spent on the floor but not directly at the bedside is counted as long as it pertains to the critical condition of the patient
B) If less than 30 minutes is documented as time spent with the critically ill patient, code 99291 may not be reported
C) Total time spent does not have to be continuous but must be documented
D) Time spent outside the unit may be considered in the time documentation