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Which Elements Stack Up to Moderate Complexity? Find Out Here
Published on Wed Nov 10, 2010
Save this chart as your MDM breakdown guide. You can easily calculate the correct number of elements for a given medical decision-making (MDM) level if you refer to this chart. The table shows the progression of the elements that each level of MDM requires. To qualify for a given type of decision-making, the family physician's documentation must meet or exceed two of three elements.
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